William Shakespeare and Tang Xianzu Masters of Drama and Art Commemoration Sculpture
William Shakespeare and Tang Xianzu Masters of Drama and Art Commemoration Sculpture
William Shakespeare and Tang Xianzu Masters of Drama and Art Commemoration Sculpture
William Shakespeare and Tang Xianzu Masters of Drama and Art Commemoration Sculpture
William Shakespeare and Tang Xianzu Masters of Drama and Art Commemoration Sculpture
William Shakespeare and Tang Xianzu Masters of Drama and Art Commemoration Sculpture

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The sculpture depicts an imagined meeting between Shakespeare and his contemporary, Chinese playwright Tang Xianzu (1550–1616). Tang Xianxu stands on the left and Shakespeare is on the right, they appear to be conversing over a commemorative plaque.

Shakespeare Birthplace Trust

Stratford-upon-Avon

Title

William Shakespeare and Tang Xianzu Masters of Drama and Art Commemoration Sculpture

Medium

bronze

Accession number

STRST_SBT_ARTUK_003

Acquisition method

presented by Tang Xianzu's hometown, Fuzhou, China

Work type

Sculpture

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