What portraits of Shakespeare exist?
There are only two portraits that definitively portray William Shakespeare, both of which are posthumous. One is the engraving that appears on the title-page of the First Folio, published in 1623, and the other is the sculpture that adorns his memorial in Stratford upon Avon, which dates from before 1623.
Who painted the Cobbe portrait?
Alec Cobbe
In 2006, Alec Cobbe viewed the “Janssen portrait”, so-called because it was once attributed to the artist Cornelis Janssen. It belongs to Washington’s Folger Shakespeare Library, and was on exhibition in the National Portrait Gallery in London; it bore a striking resemblance to the one owned by his family.
Where is the Sanders portrait?
Ottawa, ON
The Sanders portrait is one of the most researched portraits claimed to depict William Shakespeare (1564–1616)….
| Sanders portrait | |
|---|---|
| Year | 1603 |
| Type | Oil on oak wood panel |
| Dimensions | 42 cm × 33 cm (151⁄2 in × 13 in) |
| Location | Private ownership, Ottawa, ON |
How many portraits did Shakespeare have?
William Shakespeare (1564-1616), Dramatist and poet. Sitter associated with 105 portraits.
How did William Shakespeare look like?
When you think of Shakespeare, you probably have a particular image of the Bard in mind: a receding hairline, heavy-lidded eyes, a thin mustache, and long, wavy hair. Since the mid-17th century, scholars have thought that the figure in the below Chandos Portrait, painted in 1610, was Shakespeare.
Who was Shakespeare’s wife?
Anne Hathawaym. 1582–1616
William Shakespeare/Wife
Who was Shakespeare’s Wife? William Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway in November 1582 and they remained married until Shakespeare’s death. At the time of their marriage William was 18, while Anne was 26—and pregnant with their first child.
Who painted William Shakespeare?
Chandos portrait
| The Chandos Portrait of William Shakespeare | |
|---|---|
| Artist | Attributed to John Taylor |
| Year | c. 1600s |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 55.2 cm × 43.8 cm (213⁄4 in × 171⁄4 in) |