Vesuvius
WILSON, Richard (after)
(Engraver)
WHESSELL, John
(Engraver)
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Details
Collection
Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales
Item Number
NMW A 10960
Creation/Production
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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