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The Gate of Hell

Print
late 18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Barry, James (RA) (artist)
Place of origin
Europe (made)

Engraving.

Object details

Category
Prints
Object type
Print
Titles
  • The Gate of Hell (popular title)
  • Satan, Sin and Death (popular title)
Materials and techniques
Engraving, IV state.
Engraving
Brief description
Engraving of 'The Gate of Hell' by James Barry.
Physical description
Engraving.
Dimensions
  • Height: 57.5cm
  • Width: 42.6cm
Credit line
Given by Dr. W. L. Hildburgh, F.S.A.
Bibliographic references
  • Dunne, Tom (ed.), James Barry, 1741-1806 : 'The great historical painter', Kinsale, Co. Cork : Gandon Editions for the Crawford Art Gallery, 2005 PR10
  • Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1945, London: HMSO, 1956.
Collection
Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection
Accession number
E.789-1945

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Record createdJuly 3, 2006
Record URL
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