James Barry and Society of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce, Adelphi
King Lear and Cordelia
1776, reworked in c. 1790, printed in 1808 or after 1823
Scroll
- Artist: James Barry
- Publisher: Society of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce, Adelphi
King Lear and Cordelia
1776, reworked in c. 1790, printed in 1808 or after 1823
Physical Qualities
Etching and engraving, Sheet: 694 × 688 mm. (27 5/16 × 27 1/16 in.)
Plate: 519 × 552 mm. (20 7/16 × 21 3/4 in.)
Portfolio/Series
From the series "A Series of Etchings by James Barry, Esq. from his Original and Justly Celebrated Paintings, in the Great Room of the Society of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce, Adelphi"
Credit Line
Garrett Collection
Object Number
1984.81.2870.14
Pressly, William L., The Tate Gallery, London, 'James Barry: The Artist as Hero,' February 9-March 20, 1983, no. 64, ill. p. 122.
Signed: 1
Inscribed: RECTO: BL in plate: 'James Barry pinxit &c.'; BC in plate: 'King Lear'; BR in plate: 'Publish'd 1776.'; BR (graphite): 'Barry, James'.
Markings: None
