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Print (Mezzotint)
A POLITICAL LESSON.
John Dixon, John Bowles
September 7 1774 (1774-1774)
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator/Artist/Maker
John Dixon (Mezzotinter)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (laid)
Museum Object Number
1957.1258.002 A
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.1258.002 A
Object Name
Print (Mezzotint)
Title
A POLITICAL LESSON.
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator (Role)
John Dixon (Mezzotinter); John Bowles (Publisher)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
September 7 1774 (1774-1774)
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower left, beneath image
Inscription: J. Dixon invenit et fecit
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower right, beneath image
Inscription: Published 7, Sep.\r 1774
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower right, beneath title
Inscription: Printed for John Bowles, at N.\o 13 in Cornhill.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Social/political commentary
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (laid)
Techniques
- Mezzotint with minimal burin work
- Engraving
Dimensions (inches)
16.5 (H) x 11.6 (W) x 13.9 (Image H) x 9.9 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
41.8 (H) x 29.5 (W) x 35.2 (Image H) x 25.2 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
H at left. W at bottom. Plate H (at left): 14.0 in. (35.6 cm). Plate W (at bottom): 9.875 in. (25.1 cm). Chain interval: 2.7 cm; laid line frequency: 9 per cm.
Publisher Summary
J. Bowles
Publisher Date
09/07/1774
Place of Publication
13 Cornhill, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Publisher Name
J. Bowles
Edition Watermark
Unidentified