Shakespeare's Heroines in Engravings by Charles T. Heath
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The document lists significant female characters from Shakespeare's plays, including Ophelia, Beatrice, and Cleopatra, along with an overview of Charles T. Heath, the English engraver and publisher. Heath, who was active in the 19th century, began his artistic training with his father and became a member of the Society of British Artists. The album showcasing these characters was released in 1849 and highlights Heath's early contributions to book illustration.
Shakespeare's Heroines in Engravings by Charles T. Heath
- 2. Anna Page “The Merry Wives of Windsor”
- 4. Beatrice “Much Ado About Nothing”
- 6. Julia “The Two Gentlemen of Verona”
- 7. Hero “Much Ado About Nothing”
- 8. Helena “A Midsummer Night's Dream”
- 9. Jessica “The Merchant of Venice”
- 16. Lady Percy (Kate) “Henry VIII”
- 24. Mrs. Ford “The Merry Wives of Windsor”
- 26. Desdemona “The Tragedy of Othello”
- 28. Celia “As You Like It”
- 30. Sylvia “The Two Gentlemen of Verona”
- 32. Audrey “As You Like It”
- 34. Virgilia “The Tragedy of Coriolanus”
- 35. Charles t. heath Charles Theodosius Heath (1785-1848.) The heroines of Shakespeare: cComprising the principal female characters in the plays of the great poet (1849). This album was released by English engraver, illustrator and publisher. Charles Heath got his first lessons on art from his father James Heath, who was a successful engraver of his time. The talented boy learned how to produce small plates suitable for book illustration, and at the age of six he made his own etching. Early in life Charles Heath became a fellow of the Society of British Artists, contributing to their exhibitions. Charles Teodosius Heath (1785.-1848). Las heroínas de Shakespeare: Abarcan los principales personajes femeninos en las obras del gran poeta (1849). Este álbum fue lanzado por el grabador inglés, ilustrador y editor. Charles Heath consiguió sus primeras lecciones de este arte por su padre, James Heath, que era un grabador de éxito en su época. El talentoso chico aprendió cómo producir pequeñas placas adecuadas para la ilustración de libros, y a la edad de seis años hizo su propio grabado. A temprana edad Charles Heath se convirtió en un miembro de la Sociedad de Artistas Británicos, contribuyendo a sus exposiciones. Music: Amapola (Ennio Morricone)