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Ruth sits beside the reapers.

Drawing
1896 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Design for an illustration to the Book of Ruth


Object details

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Object type
TitleRuth sits beside the reapers. (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
pen and ink
Brief description
Lucien Pissarro, Ruth sits beside the reapers.Original design for illustrations to "The Book of Ruth and the Book of Esther" printed by Eragny Press, 1896
French School
Physical description
Design for an illustration to the Book of Ruth
Dimensions
  • Height: 4.25in
  • Width: 3.625in
Credit line
Given by the artist
Bibliographic reference
Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design & Department of Paintings, Accessions 1933, London: Printed under the Authority of the Board of Education 1934
Collection
Accession number
E.1261-1933

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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