Artist: Josiah Boydell (English, )
Year: 1795
Medium: Copperplate engraving • First‑period impression
Description:
A dramatic and emotionally charged scene from Shakespeare’s Henry IV, engraved in 1795 for the famed Boydell Shakespeare Gallery — one of the most ambitious artistic projects of the 18th century. This large-format copperplate engraving captures Prince Henry’s moment of reckoning as he takes the crown from his dying father, rendered with exceptional clarity, tonal depth, and narrative intensity.
This example is a first‑period impression, produced during the original Boydell publication era, and retains the crisp linework, rich shadowing, and fine detail that collectors prize. The paper tone is clean and beautifully preserved, with strong margins and no foxing or staining within the image field.
Presented in a premium oversized black lacquer frame with double black matting, the piece commands immediate wall presence. At approximately 36 × 42 inches framed, it reads as a true statement work — historically significant, visually powerful, and perfectly suited for both classical and contemporary interiors.
A standout example from the Boydell Shakespeare series, combining literary heritage, masterful engraving, and museum‑scale presentation.
Condition: Excellent
Image size: mm x mm
Museum quality framing: Included
Frame size: 36” w x 42” h
Certificate of Authenticity: Included
Shipping:
Framed artworks ship within 3 business days in the continental U.S. International framed‑art shipments depart within 7–10 business days using our insured, flat‑rate worldwide service.
Returns: Please see our Returns & Inspection Policy in the FAQ.
Artist: Josiah Boydell (English, )
Year: 1795
Medium: Copperplate engraving • First‑period impression
Description:
A dramatic and emotionally charged scene from Shakespeare’s Henry IV, engraved in 1795 for the famed Boydell Shakespeare Gallery — one of the most ambitious artistic projects of the 18th century. This large-format copperplate engraving captures Prince Henry’s moment of reckoning as he takes the crown from his dying father, rendered with exceptional clarity, tonal depth, and narrative intensity.
This example is a first‑period impression, produced during the original Boydell publication era, and retains the crisp linework, rich shadowing, and fine detail that collectors prize. The paper tone is clean and beautifully preserved, with strong margins and no foxing or staining within the image field.
Presented in a premium oversized black lacquer frame with double black matting, the piece commands immediate wall presence. At approximately 36 × 42 inches framed, it reads as a true statement work — historically significant, visually powerful, and perfectly suited for both classical and contemporary interiors.
A standout example from the Boydell Shakespeare series, combining literary heritage, masterful engraving, and museum‑scale presentation.
Condition: Excellent
Image size: mm x mm
Museum quality framing: Included
Frame size: 36” w x 42” h
Certificate of Authenticity: Included
Shipping:
Framed artworks ship within 3 business days in the continental U.S. International framed‑art shipments depart within 7–10 business days using our insured, flat‑rate worldwide service.
Returns: Please see our Returns & Inspection Policy in the FAQ.
