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PYLADES AND ORESTES.
James Basire the Elder, Benjamin West, John Boydell
July 1 1771 (1771-1771)
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator/Artist/Maker
James Basire the Elder (Engraver)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (laid)
Museum Object Number
1978.0134
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Complete Details
Object Number
1978.0134
Object Name
Print (Line engraving)
Title
PYLADES AND ORESTES.
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator (Role)
James Basire the Elder (Engraver); Benjamin West (Painter); John Boydell (Publisher)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
July 1 1771 (1771-1771)
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower left beneath image
Inscription: Benj..\n West pinxit.
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower right beneath image
Inscription: James Basire Sculpsit.
Type: Inscription
Location: Bottom center
Inscription: Published July 1.\st 1771, by John Boydell, Engraver in Cheapside London.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Historical
- Literary scene
- Mythological
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (laid)
Techniques
- Etched
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
19.56 (H) x 23.6 (W) x 17.85 (Image H) x 22.24 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
49.68 (H) x 59.9 (W) x 45.35 (Image H) x 56.48 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
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.
Publisher Summary
J. Boydell
Publisher Date
07/01/1771
Place of Publication
Cheapside, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Publisher Name
J. Boydell
Edition Watermark
none