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The Baptism of Edwin, King of Northumbria

The Baptism of Edwin, King of Northumbria
 1879-1891

Medium
pastel, coloured chalks and grey gouache
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1905
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
pastel, coloured chalks and grey gouache
Measurements
146.5 × 318.5 cm (image and sheet)
Place/s of Execution
England
Catalogue/s Raisonné
Bennett A106.7
Inscription
inscribed in brown and black chalk l.l.: F.M.B. (monogram) 79–91
Accession Number
216-2
Department
International Prints and Drawings
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1905
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Gallery location
Not on display
Subjects (general)
Ceremonial and Funerary Human Figures Religion and Mythology
Subjects (specific)
baptisms groups of people kings (people) priests religious ceremonies robes (main garments)
Movements
Pre-Raphaelite

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