Newark or New York; New Jersey or New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
Ink
Paper (wove)
Museum Object Number
1966.0203
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Complete Details
Object Number
1966.0203
Object Name
Print (Engraving)
Title
THE OLD MAN OF THE SEA.
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator (Role)
Peter Maverick (Etcher); Robert Smirke R.A. (Painter)
Place of Origin
Newark or New York; New Jersey or New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Origin may be Newark or New York. Maverick resided and worked outside of Newark, New Jersey, from 1809 until 1820, when he moved back to New York City.
Date
1810-1831
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower right, beneath image
Inscription: Peter Maverick dirix.
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower left, beneath image
Inscription: R. Smirke R.A. pinx
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
Book illustration
Materials
Ink
Paper (wove)
Techniques
Etched
Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
6.2 (H) x 4.3 (W) x 5.9 (Image H) x 3.9 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
15.8 (H) x 10.9 (W) x 15 (Image H) x 9.9 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
Trimmed within platemark.
Edition Notes
From an unidentified publication of Arabian Nights.