681 - H. SAGERT (*1822) after RICHTER (*1803), On Shakespeare’s *King Henry IV*, 1851, Steel engraving

H. SAGERT (*1822) after RICHTER (*1803), On Shakespeare’s *King Henry IV*, 1851, Steel engraving Hermann Sagert (1822 Berlin - 1889 Friedenau) after Ludwig Richter (1803 Dresden - 1884 ibid.): Cover of Shakespeare's drama King Henry IV, 1851, Steel engraving Technique: Steel engraving on Paper, mounted on Paper Catalogue Raisonné: , 3157 Stamp: Verso Collector's stamp, Lugt no.: 3827. Curt Schönfeld. Chemnitz. 19th century Inscription: At the lower part signed in the printing plate: "L. Richter del. / H. Sagert sc.". Inscribed in the printing plate: "König Heinrich IV. / II. Theil. I. Aufz. II. Scene". Date: 1851 Description: Cover of the German-language edition of Shakespeare's drama with a scene of characters from the play. Person: With the participation of: William Shakespeare (1564 Stratford-upon-Avon - 1616 Stratford-upon-Avon) Was an English playwright, lyricist and actor. His comedies and tragedies are among the most important stage plays in world literature. Source: Shakespeare's dramatische Werke übersetzt von August Wilhelm von Schlegel und Ludwig Tieck, 1850/51 | Book, Genre, Politics Literature: Budde, Karl: Adrian Ludwig Richter. Maler und Radierer. Verzeichnis Seines Gesamten Graphischen Werkes Von Johann Friedrich Hoffmann; Freiburg i. Br 1922. Cat. Rais. No.: 3157. Keywords: Drama, Theatre, William Shakespeare, History, Costume, Characters, 19th century, Romanticism, People, Germany, Size: Paper: 12,9 cm x 8,2 cm (5,1 x 3,2 in) Condition: Good condition. Slightly foxed. Minimally damaged in the right corners. Somewhat soiled on the upper margin.