The hermit [graphic].

Description

Title: The hermit [graphic].
Contributor: Davison, William, 1780-1858, publisher.
Published / Created: [between 1812 and 1817]
Publication Place: Alnwick and England Alnwick
Publisher: Printed and published by W. Davison, Alnwick
Abstract: An old man, wearing a robe from which hangs a crucifix, walks with a staff towards a city in the distance. A long beard grows from his chin and long hair hangs from the back of his head; the top of his head is completely bald
Description: Title etched below image.
Publication date from Isaac.
Sheet trimmed to plate mark on left edge.
Plate numbered "24" in upper right corner.
Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires.
Provenance: From the Ian Robertson Collection. John Turton; September 2019.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 24.5 x 16.2 cm, on sheet 26.3 x 17.8 cm
Language: English

Genre: Satires (Visual works) England 1812
Etchings England Alnwick 1812
Material: etching ; and wove paper hand-colored.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Topic): Monks
Hermits
Robes
Staffs (Sticks)
Subjects: Monks
Hermits
Robes
Staffs (Sticks)
England > 1812
England > Alnwick > 1812

Access: Public
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