Sketch of four men in medieval dress at a table – unidentified illustration, possibly for ‘Love’s Labours Lost’, The King’s Quandary. 1986

Edwin Austin Abbey's 1886 ink drawing, possibly for Shakespeare's *Love's Labours Lost*, depicts four men in medieval dress gathered around a table. Abbey was a noted illustrator, known for his detailed and historically accurate depictions of medieval life. The sketch is drawn in a loose and expressive style, capturing the energy of a moment in time. It is thought to be a preliminary study for a larger, more finished work, perhaps a painting or a series of illustrations. *Love's Labours Lost* is a play by Shakespeare that involves a King's quandary.