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Johann Sebastian Bach

Print
1819 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print of Johann Sebastian Bach printed by William Mackenzie, ca. February 1819.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleJohann Sebastian Bach (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Engraving on paper
Brief description
Print of Johann Sebastian Bach printed by William Mackenzie, ca. February 1819
Physical description
Print of Johann Sebastian Bach printed by William Mackenzie, ca. February 1819. The print features Bach wearing a wig and an unbuttoned jacket with a white shirt.
Dimensions
  • Height: 32.8cm (approximately) (Note: This is the height unmounted. Including mount the height is 38.1cm.)
  • Width: 18.3cm (approximately) (Note: This is the width unmounted. Including the mount the width is 26.5cm.)
Marks and inscriptions
'Engraved by C Cook, from a painting by L. Sichlong / JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH. / WILLIAM MACKENZIE. GLASGOW. EDINBURGH. LONDON & NEW YORK' (Printed on front side in black ink)
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Subject depicted
Summary
Print of Johann Sebastian Bach printed by William Mackenzie, ca. February 1819.
Other number
Collection
Accession number
S.231-2015

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Record createdMarch 27, 2015
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