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Venus and Aeneas on the Shore of Carthage

Print
19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Proof impression before letters, of an engraving titled 'Venus and Aeneas on the Shore of Carthage'.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleVenus and Aeneas on the Shore of Carthage (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Engraving
Brief description
An impression, proof before letters, of an engraving titled 'Venus and Aeneas on the Shore of Carthage' by William Wallis (born 1796), after John Martin. 19th century.
Physical description
Proof impression before letters, of an engraving titled 'Venus and Aeneas on the Shore of Carthage'.
Dimensions
  • Height: 17.7cm
  • Width: 22.8cm
Dimensions taken from Victoria & Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1968. London: HMSO, 1969.
Credit line
Bequeathed by Thomas Balston through Art Fund
Subjects depicted
Places depicted
Collection
Accession number
E.723-1968

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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