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Cushi brings to David news of the death of Absolom

Cushi brings to David news of the death of Absolom
 1876; published 1881
illustration for Dalziel's Bible Gallery, published by George Routledge & Sons, London, 1881

Medium
wood-engraving
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Bequest of Percival Serle, 1952
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of the Joe White Bequest
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
wood-engraving
Measurements
22.5 × 17.0 cm (image) 22.8 × 17.3 cm (sheet)
Place/s of Execution
London, England
Inscription
printed in ink (in image) l.l.: DALZIEL Sc
printed in ink (in image) l.r.: WS76
Accession Number
2929.249-4
Departments
International Prints / International Prints and Drawings
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Bequest of Percival Serle, 1952
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of the Joe White Bequest
Gallery location
Not on display
Subjects (general)
Human Figures Literary and Text Religion and Mythology
Subjects (specific)
David, King of Israel (Old Testament character) fathers grief illustrations (layout features) Life of Absalom (Old Testament narrative) men (male humans) messengers robes (main garments)
Movements
Victorian

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