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Woodcut

early 16th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
France (made)

One of two illustrations, probably from an encyclopaedia. Woodcut with letterpress on the back.

Object details

Categories
Prints
Woodcuts
Object type
Woodcut
Materials and techniques
woodcut print
Printing Ink
Woodcut
Brief description
One of two illustrations, probably from an encyclopaedia. Woodcut with letterpress on the back
Physical description
One of two illustrations, probably from an encyclopaedia. Woodcut with letterpress on the back.
Dimensions
  • Taken from ' victoria & albert museum department of prints and drawings and department of paintings accessions 1966' published by hmso 1967 length: 10.9cm
  • Taken from ' victoria & albert museum department of prints and drawings and department of paintings accessions 1966' published by hmso 1967 height: 13.7cm
Marks and inscriptions
(Letterpress on the back)
Subject depicted
Encyclopaedia
Associated object
E.693-1966 (Set)
Bibliographic reference
Victoria and Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings Accessions 1966 pub. HMSO 1967
Collection
Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection
Accession number
E.694-1966

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
Record URL
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