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Frontispiece Europe A Prophecy
Printmaker: Blake, William
History note: Coll. John Linnell (d. 1882); The Linnell Trustees; John Linnell Sale, 15 March 1918 (172); Bought by Messrs Carfax for T.H. Riches (for 750 gns.); Mrs T.H. Riches (d. 1950)
T.H. Riches died in 1935. Bequest received in 1950 on the death of his wife.
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1950-10) by Riches, Thomas Henry
1794 - 1821
Framing line in red around the plate
Support composed of paper
Pen and ink
Hand colouring
Colour printing
Relief etching
Accession number: P.127-1950(19)
Primary reference Number: 1000
Bindman: 167
Bentley: 33 K
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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