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Basic Information | | Accession Number: | 1921P124 |
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| Collection: | Fine Art Prints and Drawings |
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| Date: | 1859 - 1859 |
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Maker Information | | Artist: | Sir Edward John Poynter - View biography for Sir Edward John Poynter |
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Notes | Giovanni Boccaccio's Decameron is a collection of stories written in 14th century Italy. It is an allegorical work with stories of of love, sex, politics, humour and tragedy. It is thought to have influenced later writers including Chaucer and Shakespeare. | | Presented by Baronet Ambrose Poynter, 1921. |
Further Information | | Production Period: | 19th century |
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| Medium: | Pen and ink, brown wash heightened with white, on paper. |
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| Material(s): | Ink |
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Associated People | | Dimensions | | Height: | 181 mm |
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| Width: | 227 mm |
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