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Wood Engraving

mid 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

India proof of a wood engraving printed by the Dalziel Brothers. There are 153 plates in total in this series of proofs, once bound across 5 volumes, but now separated into individual prints.

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
India proof of a wood engraving
Brief description
One India proof from a set of 153 printed illustrations by G. J. Pinwell, Fred Walker, Houghton, Rossetti, Tenniel, Leech etc., printed by the Dalziel Brothers. Great Britain, mid 19th century.
Physical description
India proof of a wood engraving printed by the Dalziel Brothers. There are 153 plates in total in this series of proofs, once bound across 5 volumes, but now separated into individual prints.
Dimensions
  • Height: 15.5in
  • Width: 11in
Credit line
Given by Edward Dalziel
Object history
In the register of 1904 there is a note with information about the donation of many prints from Edward Dalziel (E.2015-1904 to E.2984-1904). They are described as burnished proofs on India paper, specially selected under the personal supervision of the Dalziel brothers at their Camden Town studio.
Collection
Accession number
E.2483-1904

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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