Title
William Shakespeare "Much Ado About Nothing", play first performed c1598
Caption
William Shakespeare "Much Ado About Nothing", play first performed c1598. Dogberry and Verges, local constables of the watch, with the night-watchmen, confronting Conrade and Borachio. Illustration by Henry C Selous (1811-90) showing watch men with their pikes and lantern. There is evidence that the part of Dogberry was written for the Elizabethan comedian William Kemp or Kempe (d1603). Wood engraving 1870
Date
16th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07097_390002325
License type
Rights managed
Available size
33,2Mb (5,1Mb) / 11,7in x 11,0in / 3500 x 3312 (300dpi)