The Philosopher's Stone
Print
1841 (made)
1841 (made)
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Proof etching, inscribed and signed in pencil 'first proof Geo Cruikshank fec'.
Object details
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Title | The Philosopher's Stone (assigned by artist) |
Materials and techniques | Etching, proof |
Brief description | First proof of the etching 'The Philosopher's Stone' by George Cruikshank, for 'The Lamplighter's Story' by Charles Dickens, published by Henry Colburn as a frontispiece to 'Pic Nic Papers', 1841. |
Physical description | Proof etching, inscribed and signed in pencil 'first proof Geo Cruikshank fec'. |
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Literary reference | 'Pic Nic Papers' edited by Charles Dickens, published by Henry Colburn, London, 1841. |
Bibliographic reference | Victoria and Albert Museum Charles Dickens: An exhibition to celebrate the centenary of his death London: HMSO, 1970. P.17. Catalogue of the exhibition held at the Victoria and Albert Museum, June-September 1970. |
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Accession number | 9388:1 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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