A Three-headed Eagle: Head-piece to Second Book of Edras, Chapter 1

Multiple artists/makers

July 3, 1815

Not on view

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Title: A Three-headed Eagle: Head-piece to Second Book of Edras, Chapter 1
Series/Portfolio: Macklin's Bible
Engraver: John George Landseer (British, 1769–1852 London)
Artist: After Philippe Jacques de Loutherbourg (French, Strasbourg 1740–1812 London)
Publisher: Cadell and Davies (London)
Publisher: Associated with Thomas Macklin (British, 1752/53–1800 London)
Date: July 3, 1815
Medium: Etching
Dimensions: Sheet: 6 7/8 × 9 1/16 in. (17.5 × 23 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: Gift of Harry G. Friedman, 1962
Object Number: 62.635.734
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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