Statue of Theseus from the Parthenon Marbles, from "Practical Hints on Decorative Printing"

Engraver William Hughes British

After (?) William Henry Hunt British

Author Related author William Savage British

1822

Not on view

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Title: Statue of Theseus from the Parthenon Marbles, from "Practical Hints on Decorative Printing"
Series/Portfolio: Practical Hints on Decorative Printing
Engraver: William Hughes (British, Liverpool 1793–1825 Lambeth, London)
Artist: After (?) William Henry Hunt (British, London 1790–1864 London)
Author: Related author William Savage (British, Howden, Yorkshire 1770–1843 London)
Date: 1822
Medium: Color woodcut from five blocks
Dimensions: Image: 4 15/16 × 7 15/16 in. (12.5 × 20.2 cm)
Sheet: 7 13/16 × 10 1/8 in. (19.8 × 25.7 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1918
Object Number: 18.17.3-86
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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