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Print (Mezzotint)
THE ORACLE./ Representing, Britannia, Hibernia, Scotia, & America, as assembled to consult the Oracle, on the present situation of Public Affairs, time acting as Priest,/ Dedicated to Concord.
John Dixon
March 30 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
1991.0049
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds provided by the Special Fund for Collection Objects
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Object Number
1991.0049
Object Name
Print (Mezzotint)
Title
THE ORACLE./ Representing, Britannia, Hibernia, Scotia, & America, as assembled to consult the Oracle, on the present situation of Public Affairs, time acting as Priest,/ Dedicated to Concord.
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator (Role)
John Dixon (Mezzotinter)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
March 30 1774 (1774-1774)
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower left
Inscription: Inv. Drawn (?) Engravd. By John Dixon, Published According to Act of Parliamt. March 30, 1774.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Social/political commentary
- Allegory
- Continents
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (laid)
Techniques
- Mezzotint
- Engraving
Dimensions (inches)
21.3 (H) x 23.4 (W) x 20 (Image H) x 23.3 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
54.1 (H) x 59.4 (W) x 50.7 (Image H) x 59.3 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
Chain interval: 3.3-3.6 cm; laid line frequency: 7 per cm. H at left. W at bottom. D at bottom left. Frame H: 24.1 in. (61.1 cm). Frame W: 26.4 in. (67.1 cm). Frame D: 0.8 in. (2.1 cm).
Publisher Date
03/30/1774
Place of Publication
London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Edition Watermark
none