William Shakespeare (formerly known as) 1827
thomaswright
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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portrait
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white colour balance
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photo of handprinted image
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drawing
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aged paper
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pastel soft colours
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pale colours
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photo restoration
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light coloured
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white palette
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nude colour palette
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men
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soft colour palette
"William Shakespeare (formerly known as)" is an 1827 engraving by Thomas Wright. The artwork depicts a portrait of William Shakespeare, the renowned English playwright and poet. The image portrays Shakespeare with a serious expression, wearing a ruff and a dark doublet. The work is a fine example of a portrait engraving, a popular genre during the 18th and 19th centuries, and is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City. This engraving was likely created for a publication or as a standalone work of art to honor Shakespeare's legacy.
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