John Bigg, the Dinton Hermit
Print
1729-1928 (made)
1729-1928 (made)
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An engraved portrait of John Bigg (1629-1696), the Dinton hermit. The print depicts Bigg, dressed in patchwork clothes, sat on a rock inside a cave. To his left is a trowel, a book and an hourglass.
Object details
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| Title | John Bigg, the Dinton Hermit (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Engraving on paper |
| Brief description | Print by Wilkes, 'John Bigg, the Dinton Hermit', engraving, Great Britain, 1729-1928 |
| Physical description | An engraved portrait of John Bigg (1629-1696), the Dinton hermit. The print depicts Bigg, dressed in patchwork clothes, sat on a rock inside a cave. To his left is a trowel, a book and an hourglass. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs Gabrielle Enthoven |
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| Bibliographic reference | Victoria & Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1928. London: HMSO, 1929 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.977-1928 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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