Artwork
As You Like It
As You Like It is a print by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1880 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This print depicts a scene from a play, specifically Act 3, Scene 3, created through the engraving process.
About this work
Overview
This print depicts a scene from a play, specifically Act 3, Scene 3, created through the engraving process.
Subject & Meaning
The scene is set in a forest and is taken from a well-known theatrical work. The characters and setting are likely drawn from the narrative of the play.
Technique & Style
The print is an engraving, a technique involving carving a design into a metal plate to produce multiple copies. The use of chiaroscuro, an artistic technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark, is evident in the print.
History & Provenance
The print was created in Great Britain around 1880 and is part of the Harry Beard Collection.
Artist & collection
