William Shakespeare (1564-1616), Edward Law, 19th century
Edward Law

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

19th century · Relief

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Where is “William Shakespeare (1564-1616)” now? Collection: Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Not on view at present. Checked September 25, 2026.

Victoria and Albert Museum

London, United Kingdom

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This profile relief represents William Shakespeare facing to the left. He has curly hair and a beard and wears a shirt buttoned over a jacket with an incised pattern on the sleeves. This relief is in cream wax on a black glass background.

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A.64-1970

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