Théodore Chassériau
“O! O! O!” (Act V, Scene II) from “Othello”
1843
Physical Qualities
Etching, engraving, roulette, Sheet: 385 x 282 mm. (15 3/16 x 11 1/8 in.)
Image: 314 x 248 mm. (12 3/8 x 9 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
The George A. Lucas Collection, purchased with funds from the State of Maryland, Laurence and Stella Bendann Fund, and contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations throughout the Baltimore community
Object Number
1996.48.12497
Annotated proof, with pencil inscriptions. One of a complete set of proofs (frontispiece and 15 illustrations) for the series "Othello" in the Lucas Collection. Some proofs exist in multiple states.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchase, 1996; The Maryland Institute College of Art,
through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris
through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris
Jay McKean Fisher, The Baltimore Museum of Art, "A Continuing Example: Prints and Drawings from the George A. Lucas Collection," February 4 - April 9, 1995.
Jay McKean Fisher, The Baltimore Museum of Art, "Théodore Chassériau: Illustrations for Othello," November 11, 1979 - January 6, 1980.
Jay McKean Fisher, The Baltimore Museum of Art, "Théodore Chassériau: Illustrations for Othello," November 11, 1979 - January 6, 1980.
Fisher, Jay McKean. Théodore Chassériau: Illustrations for Othello (Baltimore: The Baltimore Museum of Art, 1979), pp. 130-135, illustrated p. 135.
Inscribed: Inscribed in pencil: upper center "Othello"; upper right "Pl. 14"
Markings: None
