Joseph distributes corn
Drawing
1864 (drawn)
1864 (drawn)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This drawing was made by Edward John Poynter for reproduction in the Dalziel Bible Gallery of 1881. The woodengraving taken from it is in the collection at E.2854-1904. The use of photography to transfer drawings to the blocks had a number of advantages for the artist. He could work on paper and make the drawing the same way round as it was to be printed, leaving the camera to reverse it during the transfer process. The camera could also reduce or enlarge the drawing to the size of the block.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Joseph distributes corn (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Ink on paper |
| Brief description | Ink drawing. Sir Edward John Poynter. Joseph distributes corn, 1864 |
| Physical description | Ink drawing showing the biblical figure Joseph seated at a table with scales selling corn to a queue of people |
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| Style | |
| Marks and inscriptions | 18 EJP 64 (Artist's monogram and date, lower right)
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| Gallery label | The use of photography to transfer the drawings to the blocks had a number of advantages for the artist. He could work on paper and make the drawing the same way round as it was to be printed, leaving the camera to reverse it during the transfer process. The camera could also reduce or enlarge the drawing to the size of the block.
Printmaking Techniques Gallery, Henry Cole Wing |
| Literary reference | Bible, Genesis 41:46-57. Joseph distributes corn during the seven years of famine in Egypt |
| Summary | This drawing was made by Edward John Poynter for reproduction in the Dalziel Bible Gallery of 1881. The woodengraving taken from it is in the collection at E.2854-1904. The use of photography to transfer drawings to the blocks had a number of advantages for the artist. He could work on paper and make the drawing the same way round as it was to be printed, leaving the camera to reverse it during the transfer process. The camera could also reduce or enlarge the drawing to the size of the block. |
| Associated object | |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | D.322-1893 |
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| Record created | May 11, 2005 |
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