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Shakespeare Gallery by John Boydell (1719 – 1804)

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Annex Galleries

The Shakespeare Gallery is one of the largest printmaking projects ever attempted and I find the story both fascinating and cautionary. John Boydell (1719-1804), an alderman for the City of London, made his fortune as a publisher of books, illustrations … Continue reading →

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