Six Prints from the Renown'd History of John Gilpin
Illustration
1788 (published)
1788 (published)
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1 of 6 plates illustrating incidents from Cowper's poem. Lettered 'John Gilpin', with 4 lines of verse and 'Dublin Publish'd March 26 1788 by Josh. Wright Engraver & Print-Seller, No.33 Mary's Abbey'. Numbered '4'.
Object details
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| Title | Six Prints from the Renown'd History of John Gilpin (series title) |
| Materials and techniques | Etching |
| Brief description | J. Wright. Illustration to Cowper's poem 'John Gilpin'. Published in London, March 26 1788. |
| Physical description | 1 of 6 plates illustrating incidents from Cowper's poem. Lettered 'John Gilpin', with 4 lines of verse and 'Dublin Publish'd March 26 1788 by Josh. Wright Engraver & Print-Seller, No.33 Mary's Abbey'. Numbered '4'. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr. Geoffrey A. Whittall |
| Bibliographic reference | Victoria and Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings Accessions 1955-1956 London: HMSO, 1963 |
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| Accession number | E.548-1955 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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