Corpus. Mentem. Anima.
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Title: Cymbeline, Act II Scene 2 – Hand-Coloured Steel Engraving (c.1850)
Artist: Unknown (engraver not recorded)
Signed: Unsigned
Date or Time Period: Circa 1850
Medium: Steel engraving with later hand-applied colouring
Subject Matter: A dramatic Shakespearean scene depicting Iachimo secretly observing the sleeping Imogen, from Cymbeline, Act II, Scene 2. The composition captures one of the play’s most pivotal and tense moments, framed with an ornate oak leaf and acorn border symbolising strength and endurance.
Dimensions (cm):
Framed: H: 35 x L: 26.5 x W: 1.5
Unframed: H: 21 x L: 15
Condition: The engraving remains in very good condition for its age, with crisp lines and delicately preserved hand colouring. Mount and frame show only minor age wear, consistent with careful long-term preservation.
Framing Details: Later wooden frame with gilt accents and cream mount, presenting the piece attractively while protecting the print.
Provenance:
Label from Eric and Grace Benton – Prints, Maps and Watercolours, confirming authenticity and age (over 100 years old).
Purchased through Hiscock Gallery, Southsea.
Description:This fine mid-19th century hand-coloured steel engraving illustrates Cymbeline, Act II Scene 2, one of William Shakespeare’s more rarely performed plays. The work captures Iachimo’s deceit as he spies on the innocent Imogen, rendered in exquisite Victorian engraving detail and later enriched with subtle hand colouring. The oak and acorn border adds a decorative and symbolic flourish, enhancing its literary and artistic value.
An evocative collector’s piece ideal for enthusiasts of Shakespeare, 19th-century engraving, or period theatrical illustration.
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