The Family of Sir Thomas More
Print
early 18th century (engraved)
early 18th century (engraved)
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Place of origin |
Print depicting Thomas More and his family. From a preparatory sketch by Holbein for his painting.
Object details
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Title | The Family of Sir Thomas More (assigned by artist) |
Materials and techniques | engraving |
Brief description | 'The Family of Sir Thomas More', key-plate engraving after Holbein, France, early 18th century |
Physical description | Print depicting Thomas More and his family. From a preparatory sketch by Holbein for his painting. |
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Marks and inscriptions | Cochin Sculp. Holbein delin. |
Credit line | Given by Captain John Ball |
Object history | Presented by Captain John Ball to the museum in 1925, together with a few other manuscript cuttings and prints (now E.1112-1925 to E.1136-1925). |
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Bibliographic reference | Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1925, London: Board of Education, 1926. |
Collection | |
Accession number | E.1136-1925 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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