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Metamorphosis; or a Transformation of Pictures, with Poetical Explanations, for the Amusement of Young Persons

1814
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Metamorphosis; or a Transformation of Pictures, with Poetical Explanations, for the Amusement of Young Persons
  • Author: Benjamin Sands (American, active 1793–1811)
  • Engraver: Possibly by Alexander Anderson (American, New York 1775–1870 Jersey City, New Jersey)
  • Publisher: Samuel Wood & Sons (New York, NY)
  • Printer: Joseph Rakestraw (American, early 19th century)
  • Date: 1814
  • Medium: Illustrations: woodcut or wood engraving
  • Dimensions: 5 9/16 × 3 7/16 in. (14.2 × 8.7 cm)
  • Classification: Books
  • Credit Line: Gift of Harry F. Harris, 1954
  • Object Number: 54.634.3
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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