682 - C. OVERBECK (*1820) after RICHTER (*1803), Based on Shakespeare’s *Antony and Cleopatra*, 1851, steel engraving

C. OVERBECK (*1820) after RICHTER (*1803), Based on Shakespeare’s *Antony and Cleopatra*, 1851, steel engraving Carl Wilhelm Overbeck (1820–1860, ibid.) after Ludwig Richter (1803, Dresden–1884, ibid.): Cover of Shakespeare’s play *Antony and Cleopatra*, 1851, steel engraving Technique: Steel engraving on paper, mounted on paper Catalog Raisonné: , 3169 Stamp: Collector’s stamp, Lugt no.: 3827. Curt Schönfeld. Chemnitz. 19th century Inscription: Signed in the printing plate at the bottom: "L. Richter del. / W. Overbeck sc.". Inscribed in the upper part of the printing plate: "Antonius u. Cleopatra". Date: 1851 Description: Cover of the German-language edition of Shakespeare’s play featuring a scene with characters from the play. Person: Featuring: William Shakespeare (1564 Stratford-upon-Avon – 1616 Stratford-upon-Avon) Was an English playwright, poet, and actor. His comedies and tragedies are among the most important plays in world literature. Source: Shakespeare’s Dramatic Works Translated by August Wilhelm von Schlegel and Ludwig Tieck, 1850/51 | Book, Genre, Politics Literature: Budde, Karl: Adrian Ludwig Richter. Painter and Engraver. Catalog of His Complete Graphic Works by Johann Friedrich Hoffmann; Freiburg i. Br 1922. Cat. Rais. No.: 3169. Keywords: Drama, Theater, William Shakespeare, History, Costume, Characters, 19th century, Romanticism, People, Germany, Size: Paper: 12.9 cm x 8.3 cm (5.1 x 3.3 in) Condition: Very good condition. Minimal soiling on the sheet margin, and faint foxing is visible in a few places.