The Copper Plate Magazine, or Monthly Cabinet of Picturesque Prints, Consisting of Sublime and Interesting Views in Great Britain and Ireland, Beautifully Engraved by the Most Eminent Artists from Paintings and Drawings of the First Masters

Publisher Harrison and Co. British

John Walker British

1792–1802

Not on view

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Title: The Copper Plate Magazine, or Monthly Cabinet of Picturesque Prints, Consisting of Sublime and Interesting Views in Great Britain and Ireland, Beautifully Engraved by the Most Eminent Artists from Paintings and Drawings of the First Masters
Publisher: Harrison and Co. (London)
Artist: John Walker (British, active 1776–1802)
Published in: London
Date: 1792–1802
Medium: Illustrations: etching
Dimensions: 8 1/8 x 10 7/8 x 1 1/16 in. (20.6 x 27.6 x 2.7 cm)
Classifications: Books, Periodicals
Credit Line: Gift of David and Katherine Moore, 2010
Object Number: 2010.299.1–.5
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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