Autolycus, Act IV, Scene ii, The Winter’s Tale 1982

Edwin Austin Abbey's "Autolycus, Act IV, Scene ii, The Winter’s Tale," created in 1982, is a black and white pen and ink drawing that depicts the character Autolycus from Shakespeare’s *The Winter’s Tale*. The illustration showcases a single figure, Autolycus, standing with a basket on his arm, dressed in a robe, with a wide smile on his face. The depiction of Autolycus captures the character's cunning nature, a trait he is well known for in the play. Abbey's artwork is a masterful example of his illustrative style, which is known for its detail and realism.