Johann Gottlieb Facius (*1750 ) nach William Miller (1796 Edinburgh – 1882 Sheffield), “Romeo und Julia”, nach William Shakespeare, 1792, Crayonmanier
- Technik: Crayonmanier auf Büttenpapier
- Datierung: 1792
- Beschreibung: Der vorliegende sehr dekorative Original-Punktierstich von Georg Sigmund Facius & Johann Gottlieb Facius “Romeo and Juliet”, Act I, Scene V. “A Hall in Capulet’s House. Romeo, Juliet, Nurse, with Guests etc.” hat die Szene zum Thema, in der sich Romeo und Julia zum ersten Mal begegnen. Die Druckgraphik basiert auf einer Darstellung des britischen Künstlers William Miller für John Boydells “Shakspeare Gallery”. Unter der Darstellung signiert, betitelt und mit Publikationszeile: “Shakspeare. Romeo and Juliet. Act I, Scene V. Pubd. Jany. 2: 1792 by John & Josiah Boydell, at Shakspeare Gallery Pall Mall, & No. 90. in Cheapside, London. Engraved by G. S. & I. G. Facius. Painted by Wm. Miller”, sowie mit Zitat aus Shakespeares Tragödie: Rom: If I profane with my unworthiest hand. /[To Juliet./ This holy shrine, the gentle fine is this___/My lips, two blushing pilgrims, ready stand / To smooth that rough touch with a tender kiss.”
- Quelle: William Shakespeare (1564 Stratford-upon-Avon-1616 Stratford-upon-Avon) Romeo und Julia | Theater, Genre
- Schlagworte: Mode, Literatur, Großbritannien, Figürlich, 1750-1799
- Größe: 49,0 cm x 62,0 cm, Darstellung: 44,4 cm x 59,8 cm
- Zustand: Guter Zustand. Das Papier ist altersbedingt verfärbt. Die Darstellung macht einen sehr guten Eindruck. Mit leichten Randläsuren. Das Blatt ist, vor allem im Randbereich, altersbedingt stockfleckig und knickspurig, im rechten oberen Hintergrund mit kleinem Loch; mittig am linken Rand mit verso fixiertem Randeinriss; ein weiterer Randeinriss links oben wurde verso mit Klebestreifen fixiert.
English Version:
Johann Gottlieb Facius (born 1750 ) after William Miller (1796 Edinburgh – 1882 Sheffield), “Romeo und Julia”, nach William Shakespeare, 1792, Crayon manner
- Technique: Crayon manner on
- Date: 1792
- Description: This very decorative original dot engraving by Georg Sigmund Facius & Johann Gottlieb Facius “Romeo and Juliet”, Act I, Scene V. “A Hall in Capulet’s House. Romeo, Juliet, Nurse, with Guests etc.” has as its subject the scene in which Romeo and Juliet meet for the first time. The print is based on a representation by the British artist William Miller for John Boydell’s “Shakspeare Gallery”. Signed, titled and with publication line under the image: “Shakspeare. Romeo and Juliet. Act I, Scene V. Pubd. Jany. 2: 1792 by John & Josiah Boydell, at Shakspeare Gallery Pall Mall, & No. 90. in Cheapside, London. Engraved by G. S. & I. G. Facius. Painted by Wm. Miller”, and with quotation from Shakespeare’s tragedy: Rome: “If I profane with my unworthiest hand / To Juliet./ This holy shrine, the gentle fine is this___/My lips, two blushing pilgrims, ready stand / To smooth that rough touch with a tender kiss.”
- Source: William Shakespeare (1564 Stratford-upon-Avon-1616 Stratford-upon-Avon) Romeo und Julia | Theater, Genre
- Keywords: 18th century, Figurative, Fashion, United Kingdom,
- Size: 49,0 cm x 62,0 cm (19,3 x 24,4 in), Depiction: 44,4 cm x 59,8 cm (17,5 x 23,5 in)
- Condition: Good condition. The paper is discoloured due to its age. The illustration makes a very good impression. With slight marginal tears. The sheet is foxed and creased due to its age, especially in the margins, with a small hole in the upper right background; in the centre of the left margin with a margin tear fixed on the verso; another margin tear in the upper left was fixed with adhesive tape on the verso.
