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second half of 18th century (drawn)
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Illustration of Chaucer; Canterbury Pilgrims: January and May, in the Merchant’s Tale which was engraved by J. K. Sherwin, 1787. Drawn in pen, washed with Indian ink.
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Materials and techniques | drawn with the pen and washed with Indian ink |
Brief description | Mortimer, John Hamilton; Illustration of Chaucer; Canterbury Pilgrims: January and May, in the 'Merchant’s Tale'; Drawn in pen, washed with Indian ink; English School; Second half of 18th century. |
Physical description | Illustration of Chaucer; Canterbury Pilgrims: January and May, in the Merchant’s Tale which was engraved by J. K. Sherwin, 1787. Drawn in pen, washed with Indian ink. |
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Credit line | Bequeathed by Rev. Alexander Dyce |
Object history | This illustration was used for the Merchant’s Tale within Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales which was engraved by J. K. Sherwin, 1787. The original study for this subject is in the collection of William Smith, Esq., F.S.A., which was presented by him to the South Kensington Museum. |
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Literary reference | <i>The Canterbury Tales</i>; <i>Merchant’s Tale</i>. Geoffrey Chaucer. 14th century. |
Bibliographic reference | DYCE COLLECTION. A Catalogue of the Paintings, Miniatures, Drawings, Engravings, Rings and Miscellaneous Objects Bequeathed by The Reverend Alexander Dyce. London : South Kensington Museum, 1874. |
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Accession number | DYCE.628 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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