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Mrs. Gwynne and Mrs. Bunbury, / in the characters of Merry Wives of Windsor

William Dickinson

1780

Mrs. Gwynne and Mrs. Bunbury, / in the characters of Merry Wives of Windsor by William Dickinson

Medium

paper

Dimensions

279; 304

About this artwork

verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 2228

Art Historical Context

Step into the lively world of 18th-century British theater with William Dickinson's 1780 print, *Mrs. Gwynne and Mrs. Bunbury, in the characters of Merry Wives of Windsor*. This engaging work captures two celebrated actresses, Elizabeth Gwynne and Ann Bunbury, costumed as the scheming housewives from Shakespeare's comedic play *The Merry Wives of Windsor*. Dickinson, a skilled engraver, immortalizes their dramatic personas, reflecting the era's fascination with star performers and the stage's cultural allure. Created on paper and measuring 304 × 279 mm, this intimate-scale print exemplifies t...

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