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Jocasta, Eteocles and Polynices

GIBSON, John (Engraver)
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Collection

Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A 22349

Creation/Production

GIBSON, John
1790-1866
Role: Artist
Role: Engraver
Period: 1859

Acquisition

Purchase, 24/11/1910

Measurements

h(cm) plate size:26.3
h(cm)
w(cm) plate size:38.0
w(cm)
h(cm) secondary support:34.3
h(cm)
w(cm) secondary support:49.8
w(cm)

Techniques

Etching and aquatint on paper
Mixed technique
Intaglio printing
Prints
Fine Art - works on paper

Material

Ink
Paper

Location

In store
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  • Fine Art
  • Neo-Classicism
  • Prints
  • Works On Paper

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