A New Portrait Of Shakespeare: The Case Of The Ely Palace Painting As Against That Of The So-Called Droeshout Original (1903)

by John Corbin, Benno Loewy, John Corbin

Book Overview

""A New Portrait of Shakespeare"" by John Corbin is a book that challenges the authenticity of the famous Droeshout engraving of William Shakespeare. The author presents evidence in favor of a lesser-known painting, the Ely Palace portrait, as a more accurate depiction of the playwright. Corbin delves into the history of both portraits and analyzes their artistic qualities, arguing that the Ely Palace portrait captures Shakespeare's true likeness...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164084267
• ISBN13: 9781164084266
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"