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Caius Marius on the Ruins of Carthage

Artist and engraver Etched and published by Robert Blyth British
January 20, 1782
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Object Information
  • Title: Caius Marius on the Ruins of Carthage
  • Artist and engraver: Etched and published by Robert Blyth (British, ca. 1750–1784)
  • Artist: After John Hamilton Mortimer (British, Eastbourne 1740–1779 London)
  • Date: January 20, 1782
  • Medium: Etching
  • Dimensions: Sheet: 17 13/16 x 14 in. (45.2 x 35.6 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1962
  • Object Number: 62.602.166
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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