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Print

1824 (published)
Artist/Maker
John Martin (artist)
Place of origin
London (published)

Mezzotint, signed and dated 'J.Martin. 1824.' and lettered 'London, Drawn, Engd. & Pubd. by Mr. Martin, Allsop Buildings, New Road 1824'.

Object details

Category
Prints
Object type
Print
Materials and techniques
Mezzotint
Mezzotint
Brief description
'The Ascent of Elijah'. Mezzotint by John Martin (1789-1854). 19th century.
Physical description
Mezzotint, signed and dated 'J.Martin. 1824.' and lettered 'London, Drawn, Engd. & Pubd. by Mr. Martin, Allsop Buildings, New Road 1824'.
Dimensions
  • Height: 26.6cm
  • Width: 22.4cm
Dimensions taken from Victoria & Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1968. London: HMSO, 1969.
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'J.Martin, 1824.' (Signed and dated)
  • 'London, Drawn, Engd. & Pubd. by Mr. Martin, Allsop Buildings, New Road, 1824' (Lettered)
Credit line
Bequeathed by Thomas Balston through Art Fund
Bibliographic reference
Victoria & Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1968 London: HMSO, 1969.
Collection
Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection
Accession number
E.623-1968

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
Record URL
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