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Adam and Eve expelled from Paradise

Print
1822 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Engraving of a scene from the story of Adam and Eve


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleAdam and Eve expelled from Paradise (generic title)
Materials and techniques
engraving
Brief description
Richard Westall, engraved by Francis Engleheart. Adam and Eve expelled from Paradise. From Paradise Lost, London 1822 edition published by John Sharpe.
One of 364 prints in a set of 3 bound volumes, E.12 to 375-1941.
Physical description
Engraving of a scene from the story of Adam and Eve
Dimensions
  • Height: 6.5in
  • Width: 4in
Contained in one of three volumes measuring 17 inches by 13 inches, containing 364 engravings
Credit line
Bequeathed by Eustace F. Bosanquet
Association
Bibliographic reference
Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1941, London: HMSO, 1954.
Collection
Accession number
E.280-1941

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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