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Vesuvius

WILSON, Richard (after) (Engraver)
WHESSELL, John (Engraver)
Vesuvius
Image: By permission of Amgueddfa Cymru — Museum Wales
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Details


Collection

Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A 10960

Creation/Production

WILSON, Richard (after)
WHESSELL, John
Whessell was mainly active in London and also published from St. Aldate's, Oxford
Role: Artist
Role: Engraver

Acquisition

Bequest, 21/5/1916

Measurements

h(cm) primary support:14
h(cm)
w(cm) primary support:19.3
w(cm)
h(in) primary support:5 1/2
h(in)
w(in) primary support:7 5/8
w(in)
h(cm) secondary support:21.6
h(cm)
w(cm) secondary support:24.7
w(cm)
h(in) secondary support:8 1/2
h(in)
w(in) secondary support:9 3/4
w(in)
h(cm) plate size:17.8
h(cm)
w(cm) plate size:22.7
w(cm)
h(in) plate size:7
h(in)
w(in) plate size:9
w(in)

Techniques

Soft ground etching on paper: India laid (proof)
Etching
Intaglio printing
Prints
Fine Art - works on paper

Material

Ink
India paper
Soft ground etching

Location

In store
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Tags


  • Engraving
  • Fine Art
  • Landscape
  • Mountains
  • Prints
  • Sea
  • Works On Paper

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