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An Unlucky Hit

Publisher Thomas McLean British
1820–25
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: An Unlucky Hit
  • Series/Portfolio: London Nuisances, Pl. 6
  • Artist: Richard Dighton (British, 1795/96–1880)
  • Publisher: Thomas McLean (British, 1788–1875)
  • Date: 1820–25
  • Medium: Hand-colored etching
  • Dimensions: Plate: 11 1/8 × 8 7/8 in. (28.2 × 22.6 cm)
    Sheet: 15 7/8 × 10 15/16 in. (40.4 × 27.8 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart P. Feld, 1981
  • Object Number: 1981.1221.3
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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