1900 Lithograph Art Drinking Song Othello William Shakespeare Play Theater SRP1

"Drinking Song"

This is an original 1900 two-color lithograph of an illustration of actors performing the "Drinking Song" from Act II, Scene 3 of "Othello" by William Shakespeare. The accompanying text reads; "And let me the canakin clink, clink; And let me the canakin clink: A soldier's a man; A life's but a span; Why, then let a soldier drink."

CONDITION

This 113+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +. Moderate aging throughout. Light creasing. Small tear - left margin. Light water stain - bottom margin.

• Product Type: Original Lithograph; Two-Color
• Grade: Very Fine +
• Dimensions: Approximately 7.5 x 9.5 inches; 19 x 24 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Period Paper is proud to present a collection of antique lithographs of all things Shakespeare, including scene from his plays, playbills, famous Shakespearean actors and actresses, and historic landmarks associated with his plays. This rare collection of lithographs are from the Connoisseur Edition, No. 389, which was published for private circulation in 1900. To continue browsing this collection, simply click on the link provided beneath the condition paragraph.

SRP1C00