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The Captive Israelites

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

Mezzotint lettered with the title, 'The Captive Israelites', and 'Designed & Engraved by John Martin, K.L.B London: James Sangster & Co. Bell Sauvage Yard'.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleThe Captive Israelites (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Mezzotint
Brief description
'The Captive Israelites'. Mezzotint by John Martin (1789-1854). Probably 19th century.
Physical description
Mezzotint lettered with the title, 'The Captive Israelites', and 'Designed & Engraved by John Martin, K.L.B London: James Sangster & Co. Bell Sauvage Yard'.
Dimensions
  • Cut to height: 21.9cm
  • Cut to width: 25.6cm
Dimensions taken from Victoria & Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1968. London: HMSO, 1969.
Marks and inscriptions
'Designed & Engraved by John Martin, K.L.B. London: James Sangster & Co. Belle Sauvage Yard' (Lettered with title etc. and)
Credit line
Bequeathed by Thomas Balston through Art Fund
Subject depicted
Bibliographic reference
Victoria & Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1968 London: HMSO, 1969.
Collection
Accession number
E.630-1968

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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