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Wood Engraving - At The Sepulchre - Proof

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Basic Information

Accession Number:1978P593
Collection:Fine Art Prints and Drawings
Date:1864 - 1864

Maker Information

After:Arthur Hughes - View biography for Arthur Hughes
Engraver:Joseph Swain - View biography for Joseph Swain

Notes

This is the proof of an illustration of Christ rising from the tomb. It was published in the popular magazine 'Good Words' in September 1864 and engraved by Joseph Swain, one of the nineteenth century's leading wood engravers. Hughes produced many illustrations but this is the only one in the Birmingham collection.

Accessioned, 1978.

Further Information

Production Period:19th century
Medium:Wood engraving printed in black ink on paper, laid on card.
Material(s):Paper

Dimensions

Height:161 mm
Width:105 mm