Samson carrying off the Gates of Gaza
Engraving
19th century (made)
19th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
Mezzotint, lettered with title 'Samson carrying off the Gates of Gaza', and 'Designed and Engraved by Jas. G. S. Lucas, London.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Samson carrying off the Gates of Gaza (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | printer's ink, paper, engraving |
| Brief description | 'Samson carrying off the Gates of Gaza', designed and engraved by James G.Seymour Lucas in the style of John Martin. Mezzotint, British, 19th century. |
| Physical description | Mezzotint, lettered with title 'Samson carrying off the Gates of Gaza', and 'Designed and Engraved by Jas. G. S. Lucas, London. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Designed and Engraved by Jas. G.S. Lucas, London. Published by J. Mc. Cormick, 147, Strand.' (Lettered with title etc. and) |
| Credit line | Bequeathed by Thomas Balston through Art Fund |
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| Place depicted | |
| Associated object | E.685-1968 (Version) |
| Bibliographic reference | Victoria & Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1968 London: HMSO, 1969. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.684-1968 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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