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Annunciation to the Shepherds

Print
19th century (made)
Artist/Maker

Impression of an engraving after John Martin titled 'Annunciation to the Shepherds'. Proof before title.

Object details

Object type
TitleAnnunciation to the Shepherds (generic title)
Brief description
An impression of an engraving by William Richardson titled 'Annunciation to the Shepherds', after John Martin. The original engraving was used as a vignette on the title-page to the New Testament in 'The Imperial Family Bible', published by Blackie and Son, 1844. Proof, before title.
Physical description
Impression of an engraving after John Martin titled 'Annunciation to the Shepherds'. Proof before title.
Dimensions
  • Height: 38cm
  • Width: 27.7cm
Dimensions taken from Victoria & Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1968. London: HMSO, 1969.
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.704-1968

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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