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Niccolo at Work, for "Romola" (originally published 1862–63)

Enameler Joseph Swain British
Author Related author George Eliot British
1864
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Object Information
  • Title: Niccolo at Work, for "Romola" (originally published 1862–63)
  • Series/Portfolio: Romola
  • Enameler: Joseph Swain (British, Oxford 1820–1909 London)
  • Artist: After Frederic, Lord Leighton (British, Scarborough 1830–1896 London)
  • Author: Related author George Eliot (British, 1819–1880)
  • Date: 1864
  • Medium: Wood engraving and lithographic tone
  • Dimensions: Image: 4 1/8 × 6 1/4 in. (10.5 × 15.8 cm)
    Tone: 6 1/16 × 8 1/16 in. (15.4 × 20.5 cm)
    Sheet: 9 7/16 × 12 5/16 in. (23.9 × 31.2 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Anonymous Gift, 1926
  • Object Number: 26.99.41
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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