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A modern hell: Bob's first introduction to gaming

A modern hell: Bob's first introduction to gaming
1821
illustration from Real Life in London by an Amateur, published by Jones & Co., London, 1821–22

Medium
hand-coloured etching and aquatint

Measurements
10.0 × 18.7 cm (image) 11.4 × 20.0 cm (plate) 12.1 × 21.1 cm (sheet)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1926

Gallery location
Not on display

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Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
London, England

Inscription
printed in ink l.r.: Drawn & Etched by H. Alken Esq.
printed in ink l.c.: A MODERN HELL Bobs first introduction to Gaming. / London Published by Jones & C.o (o in superscript above . ) July 25.1821

Accession Number
2000-3

Departments
International Prints / International Prints and Drawings

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