Corbould, Richard. Illustrations to the Bellamy and Robarts edition of Shakespeare

Folger bibliographic ID: 256950
Folger call number: ART Vol. a34 (vol.10,17)
Folger holdings ID: 339942

General notes

Artist: Corbould, as an artist, worked in a variety of mediums but was most well known for his book illustrations, done mostly on a small scale and in the tradition of Stothard. His major contribution to book illustration was his work on Cooke's pocket editions of the English classics, published between 1795 and 1800 and he has been particularly noted for those done to illustrate Samuel Richardson's Pamela. He exhibited at the R.A. from 1777 to 1811. Artist identification is taken from prints matching the drawings Drawings are small and oval. Unlabeled and unsigned History: Drawings appear to have been executed a designs for engravings to illustrate an edition of the plays of Shakespeare, printed in London for Bellamy and Robarts, 1787-1791. The extra illustrated volume in which these washes are contained also include original drawings by other artists, executed for the same edition of Shakespeare. Corbould was responsible for 16 of the illustration designs in the edition though only 2 are represented here. FSL copy of the Bellamy & Robarts edition is PR 2752 1791a1 Sh.Col Provenance: Items are housed in vol. 10 (after p.634) and vol. 17 (after p.446) in a 21 volume extra illustrated copy of the 1857 edition of Shakespeare's works, edited by Dyce and formerly owned by Robert Howe. For complete provenance information see record for Harding, Silvester. Dr. Farmer Published Work: Shakespeare, William. The plays of William Shakespeare. London: Printed for Bellamy and Robarts, 1791 Subject: The drawings illustrate scenes from Henry V, Act V, Sc. 1 and Macbeth, Act V, Sc. 7. The engravings of these designs are dated 1790 and 1788 respectively This record contains unverified data from old cards and may contain incorrect or incomplete text. Please consult Curator for assistance

Extended title: Illustrations to the Bellamy and Robarts edition of Shakespeare [Richard Corbould]

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Henry V Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Macbeth

artist: Corbould, Richard, 1757-1831
former owner: How, Robert, 1839-1909