Macbeth and the Witches; James Northcote; 1746-1831; British; formerly possibly after Henry Fuseli; 1741-1825; Swiss; active in Britain (1766-70; 1779 on); between 1777 and 1778; Pen and brown ink; brown wash; and graphite on medium; slightly textured; cream laid paper; Sheet: 12 3/4 x 16 1/4 inches (32.4 x 41.2 cm); bones; capes; cauldron; cave; figure study; gesturing; literary theme; Macbeth; play by William Shakespeare; magic; man; owls; plays by William Shakespeare; pointing; skeletons; skulls; spear; witches; women