An Inquiry Into The History, Authenticity And Characteristics Of The Shakespeare Portraits by Abraham Wivell is a comprehensive study of the various portraits that have been attributed to William Shakespeare. The book delves into the history of each portrait, examining the authenticity of each claim and analyzing the characteristics of the paintings themselves. Wivell provides detailed descriptions and analysis of each portrait, including their provenance, physical attributes, and stylistic features. The book also includes illustrations of each portrait, as well as comparisons to other known portraits of Shakespeare. This is a must-read for anyone interested in Shakespearean history and art history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.