Macbeth and the Witches

James Northcotebetween 1777 and 1778

Details

Title: Macbeth and the Witches
Creator: formerly possibly after Henry Fuseli, 1741–1825, Swiss, active in Britain (1766–70; 1779 on), James Northcote, 1746–1831, British
Creator Lifespan: 1746/1831
Creator Nationality: British
Creator Gender: male
Date Created: between 1777 and 1778
Physical Dimensions: Sheet: 12 3/4 x 16 1/4 inches (32.4 x 41.2 cm)
Subject Keywords: cauldron, spear, bones, capes, skulls, cave, skeletons, man, women, witches, magic, literary theme, pointing, owls, gesturing, figure study
External Link: See this work of art on the Yale Center for British Art website
Medium: Pen and brown ink, brown wash, and graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Repository Name: Yale Center for British Art
Credit Line: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

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