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Major John André

Print
late 18th - mid 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Portrait of Major John André; A bust in an oval frame in military costume and cocked hat; beneath is a female figure, emblematical of Mercy, in the clouds holding the Bible and a palm branch, and standing on a globe amidst rays of glory; Print on paper; Inscribed at bottom 'The unfortunate Major André'.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMajor John André (generic title)
Materials and techniques
print on paper
Brief description
Portrait of Major John André; A bust in an oval frame in military costume and cocked hat; beneath is a female figure, emblematical of Mercy, in the clouds holding the Bible and a palm branch, and standing on a globe amidst rays of glory; Print on paper; Printmaker Unknown; English School; Late 18th - mid 19th century.
Physical description
Portrait of Major John André; A bust in an oval frame in military costume and cocked hat; beneath is a female figure, emblematical of Mercy, in the clouds holding the Bible and a palm branch, and standing on a globe amidst rays of glory; Print on paper; Inscribed at bottom 'The unfortunate Major André'.
Dimensions
  • Page height: 31.6cm (approx)
  • Page width: 20.5cm (approx)
Style
Marks and inscriptions
The unfortunate Major André (Inscribed at bottom.)
Credit line
Bequeathed by Rev. Alexander Dyce
Subjects depicted
Bibliographic reference
DYCE COLLECTION. A Catalogue of the Paintings, Miniatures, Drawings, Engravings, Rings and Miscellaneous Objects Bequeathed by The Reverend Alexander Dyce. London : South Kensington Museum : Printed by G.E. Eyre and W. Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O., 1874.
Collection
Accession number
DYCE.3176

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Record createdMay 6, 2010
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