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William Shakespeare|Charles Heath, the elder|Robert Smirke

Boar's Head Tavern: Prince Hal, Falstaff and Poins (Shakespeare, First Part of Henry IV, Act 2, Scene 4)

1825–40
Etching and engraving
8.8 × 6.5 cm (3.5 × 2.6 in)

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