PYLADES AND ORESTES.
Prints and Maps
James Basire the Elder (Engraver)
Benjamin West (Painter)
John Boydell (Publisher)
London, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
July 1 1771 (1771-1771)
Ink; Paper (laid)
Etched, Engraved
1978.0134
Object Number1978.0134 |
Print (Line engraving)
PYLADES AND ORESTES.
Prints and Maps
Museum purchase
James Basire the Elder (Engraver)
1730-1802
Benjamin West (Painter)
10/10/1738-03/11/1820
Appointed historical painter to king in 1772, and surveyor of the royal pictures in 1790. Co-founded the Royal Academy in London and succeeded Sir Joshua Reynolds as its president from 1792 to 1820.
John Boydell (Publisher)
1719-1804
London, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
July 1 1771 (1771-1771)
1. Inscription; Lower left beneath image; Benj..\n West pinxit.
2. Inscription; Lower right beneath image; James Basire Sculpsit.
3. Inscription; Bottom center; Published July 1.\st 1771, by John Boydell, Engraver in Cheapside London.
Historical; Literary scene; Mythological
Ink; Paper (laid)
Etched, Engraved
19.56 (H) , 23.6 (W) , 17.85 (Image H) , 22.24 (Image W)
49.68 (H) , 59.9 (W) , 17.85 (Image H) , 22.24 (Image W)
H at left. W at bottom. Plate H (at left): 19.375 in. (49.212 cm). Plate W: 22.96 in. (58.32 cm). Chain intervals and laid lines per cm not measured.
Boydell, John
07/01/1771
Cheapside, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
none
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