Cymbeline
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Cymbeline is a 1850 by Unknown, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This is a 19th-century print, roughly 11 by 8 inches, showing a scene from Shakespeare’s *Cymbeline*. A woman in a long dress kneels beside a seated man in a robe. One hand rests on his shoulder. Soft light falls on their faces. The print was made by The London Printing and Publishing Company. It’s one of many images sold in the 1800s to people who couldn’t see plays but wanted Shakespeare in their homes. The artist is unknown, so the scene depends on the text—not a famous painter. This kind of print shows how popular culture worked back then. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more of their prints.
A print titled *Cymbeline*, produced by The London Printing and Publishing Company in the late 19th century, depicts a scene from the Shakespearean play of the same name. The illustration reflects the visual conventions of the period in its portrayal of characters and setting.
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