The Blind Fiddler
Print
19th century (made)
19th century (made)
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Engraving, marked in scratched lettering 'D Wilkie Engs. by C.W. Sharpe Junr.' Proof.
Object details
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Title | The Blind Fiddler (assigned by artist) |
Materials and techniques | Engraving |
Brief description | 'The Blind Fiddler'. Proof engraving by Charles William Sharpe (worked second half of the 19th century) after the oil painting by Sir David Wilkie, R.A., in the Tate Gallery. |
Physical description | Engraving, marked in scratched lettering 'D Wilkie Engs. by C.W. Sharpe Junr.' Proof. |
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Marks and inscriptions | 'D Wilkie Engd. by C.W. Sharpe. Jnr.' (In scratched lettering) |
Credit line | Given by Mrs. B.G. Starkey |
Object history | This oil painting was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1807 (No.147). The published state of this engraving was Pl.9 to The Wilkie Gallery, published by Virtue & Co., London, 1848-50. |
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Bibliographic reference | Victoria and Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1968 London: HMSO, 1969. |
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Accession number | E.473-1968 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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