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The Valley of the Shadow of Death

Print
19th century (made)

An impression of an engraving, lettered 'Drawn by J. Martin. Engraved by W.R. Smith'.

Object details

Object type
TitleThe Valley of the Shadow of Death (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Engraving
Brief description
An impression of an engraving by William Richard Smith, after a painting by John Martin titled 'The Valley of the Shadow of Death'. Proof, 19th century.
Physical description
An impression of an engraving, lettered 'Drawn by J. Martin. Engraved by W.R. Smith'.
Dimensions
  • Height: 14.5cm
  • Width: 22.6cm
Dimensions taken from Victoria & Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1968. London: HMSO, 1969.
Marks and inscriptions
'Drawn by J. Martin. Engraved by W.R. Smith' (Lettered)
Credit line
Bequeathed by Thomas Balston through Art Fund
Subjects depicted
Bibliographic reference
Victoria and Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1968 London: HMSO, 1969.
Collection
Accession number
E.717-1968

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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