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The Peaceable Kingdom

Print
1844 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Engraving, proof before title, lettered 'H.C. Slous pinxt. T.Jeavons sculpt'.

Object details

Category
Object type
TitleThe Peaceable Kingdom (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Engraving
Brief description
'The Tower of Babel.' Engraving by Thomas Jeavons (1816-1867), after Henry Courtney Selous (Slous). Proof before title. 19th century.
Physical description
Engraving, proof before title, lettered 'H.C. Slous pinxt. T.Jeavons sculpt'.
Dimensions
  • Height: 12.5cm
  • Width: 19cm
Dimensions taken from Victoria & Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1968. London: HMSO, 1969.
Marks and inscriptions
'H.C. Slous pinxt. T.Jeavons sculpt.' (Lettered)
Credit line
Bequeathed by Thomas Balston through Art Fund
Object history
An impression with title is in the Department of Prints and Drawings, E.646.0-1886.
Bibliographic reference
Victoria & Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1968 London: HMSO, 1969.
Collection
Accession number
E.672-1968

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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