Wright, John Massey. [Scene from King Lear - act V, sc. 3]

Folger bibliographic ID: 255787
Folger call number: ART Box W951 no.139
Folger holdings ID: 337764
Accession Number: cs1720

General notes

Title devised by cataloger Artist: The ink usage and the coloring found on this item are not typical of other works attributed to Wright in the FSL collection. Artist attribution is taken from bookseller and the pencil signature on the item In pencil in lower left corner of item recto: 'Wright', in center on the bottom margin: 'Lear' (clipped). Item is unfinished. The ink has been applied with a cross hatching technique. Play title is also labeled on the backing Provenance: Item is part of a collection of 122 Shakespearean watercolors, most of which are attributed to Wright. The collection was purchased from a private owner by 'Sabin' ca. 1898 and sold to the Folgers by Gabriel Wells, April 28, 1920 (formerly ART Inventory 289 no.38 - Cs. 889) Subject: Drawing portrays the death of Lear. Lear is shown on the ground, slightly right of center with Cordelia dead on his lap. Five men are standing over him, probably Edgar, Kent, Albany and two soldiers (Act V, Sc. 3) This record contains unverified data from old cards and may contain incorrect or incomplete text. Please consult Curator for assistance

Extended title: [Scene from King Lear - act V, sc. 3] [John Wright]

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. King Lear Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 Lear, King of England (Legendary character) Cordelia (Legendary character) Edgar (Fictitious character : Shakespeare) Kent, Earl of (Fictitious character) Albany, Duke of (Fictitious character)

artist: Wright, John Massey, 1777-1866
depiction: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
depiction: Lear, King of England (Legendary character)