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(Crowned man among a throng of people)

(Crowned man among a throng of people)
 (1863)
illustration p. 504 for Hacho, the Dane; or The Bishop's Ransom by C. H. W. in Once a Week vol. 9 (June – December), published by Bradbury & Evans, London, 24 October

Medium
wood-engraving
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Bequest of Percival Serle, 1952
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
wood-engraving
Measurements
12.8 × 11.4 cm (image) 13.0 × 11.6 cm (sheet)
Place/s of Execution
London, England
Inscription
printed in ink (in image) l.l.: JEM (monogram)
printed in ink (in image) l.r.: SWAIN Sc
Accession Number
2929.292-4
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)
History and Legend Human Figures Literary and Text
Subjects (specific)
bishops (prelates) crosiers (episcopal) hostages illustrations (layout features) legendary characters scenes (depictions) warriors
Movements
Pre-Raphaelite Victorian

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