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Adam and Eve

Print
mid 18th century (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 (generic title)
Materials and techniques
engraving
Brief description
Louis Chéron, engraved by Gerard van der Gucht. Adam and Eve with the Archangel Raphael, probably from Paradise Lost. London, mid-18th century.
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: 4.125in
  • Width: 5.75in
Contained in one of three volumes measuring 17 inches by 13 inches, containing 364 engravings
Credit line
Bequeathed by Eustace F. Bosanquet
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.197-1941

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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