Major John André
Print
late 18th - mid 19th century (made)
late 18th - mid 19th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
Portrait of Major John André; A bust in an oval frame in military costume and cocked hat; beneath is a female figure, emblematical of Mercy, in the clouds holding the Bible and a palm branch, and standing on a globe amidst rays of glory; Print on paper; Inscribed at bottom 'The unfortunate Major André'.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Major John André (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | print on paper |
| Brief description | Portrait of Major John André; A bust in an oval frame in military costume and cocked hat; beneath is a female figure, emblematical of Mercy, in the clouds holding the Bible and a palm branch, and standing on a globe amidst rays of glory; Print on paper; Printmaker Unknown; English School; Late 18th - mid 19th century. |
| Physical description | Portrait of Major John André; A bust in an oval frame in military costume and cocked hat; beneath is a female figure, emblematical of Mercy, in the clouds holding the Bible and a palm branch, and standing on a globe amidst rays of glory; Print on paper; Inscribed at bottom 'The unfortunate Major André'. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | The unfortunate Major André (Inscribed at bottom.) |
| Credit line | Bequeathed by Rev. Alexander Dyce |
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| 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 : Printed by G.E. Eyre and W. Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O., 1874. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | DYCE.3176 |
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| Record created | May 6, 2010 |
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