Théodore Chassériau
“Have you pray’d to-night, Desdemona?” (Act V, Scene II) from “Othello”
1843
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Théodore Chassériau
“Have you pray’d to-night, Desdemona?” (Act V, Scene II) from “Othello”
1843
Physical Qualities
Etching, engraving, roulette, Sheet: 342 x 272 mm. (13 7/16 x 10 11/16 in.)
Image: 276 x 229 mm. (10 7/8 x 9 in.)
Credit Line
The George A. Lucas Collection, purchased with funds from the State of Maryland, Laurence and Stella Bendann Fund, and contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations throughout the Baltimore community
Object Number
1996.48.12484
One of a complete set of proofs (frontispiece and 15 illustrations) for the series "Othello" in the Lucas Collection. Some proofs exist in multiple states.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchase, 1996; The Maryland Institute College of Art,
through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris
through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris
The Maryland Institute, Baltimore, Nov. 3 - 24, 1968.
Eugene Leake, The Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, April 1969.
Jay McKean Fisher, The Baltimore Museum of Art, "Théodore Chassériau: Illustrations for Othello," November 11, 1979 - January 6, 1980.
Eugene Leake, The Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, April 1969.
Jay McKean Fisher, The Baltimore Museum of Art, "Théodore Chassériau: Illustrations for Othello," November 11, 1979 - January 6, 1980.
Fisher, Jay McKean. Théodore Chassériau: Illustrations for Othello (Baltimore: The Baltimore Museum of Art, 1979), pp. 118-123, illustrated front cover and p. 119.
Inscribed: None
Markings: None
