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Print (Steel engraving)
THE WIDOW.
John William Wright, Archibald L. Dick
1830-1855
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator/Artist/Maker
John William Wright (Draftsman)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (wove)
Museum Object Number
1976.0282.013
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Miss Aileen M. du Pont
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Object Number
1976.0282.013
Object Name
Print (Steel engraving)
Title
THE WIDOW.
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator (Role)
John William Wright (Draftsman); Archibald L. Dick (Engraver)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Archibald L. Dick worked in New York.
Secondary Place of Origin
London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Wright worked in London, and print probably originally published there. It was a practice among mid-19th century American printers to import European plates for reprinting in the United States.
Date
1830-1855
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower left beneath image
Inscription: Drawn by J. W. Wright.
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower right beneath image
Inscription: Engraved by A. L. Dick.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Genre scene
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (wove)
Techniques
- Engraved
- Stipple engraved
Dimensions (inches)
8.13 (H) x 6.1 (W) x 6.84 (Image H) x 5.18 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
20.64 (H) x 15.5 (W) x 17.38 (Image H) x 13.15 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
H near left. W at top. No plate marks.