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Gate of Theseus, Athens: P.11759-R

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Gate of Theseus, Athens
"The Works of Lord Byron" (London, John Murray, 1832-4)

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Finden, Edward Francis
Draughtsman: Turner, Joseph Mallord William (After)

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Description

Plate to Volume V

Notes

History note: J.M.W. Turner (1775-1851) [Lugt 1498]

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1915) by Bothamley, Rev. H.

Dating

19th Century
Production date: AD 1832

Note

Engraver's proof or first published state? Artists' names not visible, but they do appear quite faint on other impressions in this set. On chine collé

School or Style

British

Techniques used in production

Etching

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.11759-R
Primary reference Number: 170098
Lugt: 1498
Rawlinson (Turner): 416

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 2 March 2023

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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