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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
Measurements
22.5 × 17.0 cm (image) 22.8 × 17.3 cm (sheet)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Bequest of Percival Serle, 1952
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
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
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of the Joe White Bequest
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