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Object Type
print
Museum number
1839,0413.3
Title
Object:
Alfred the Great dividing his loaf with the pilgrim
Description
The King sits in the centre, his crown on the table at right, arms extended and passing bread to the pilgrim at left, holding the other half of the loaf before his family, one of the children touching it tentatively and looking up at the Queen for approval; after Benjamin West (Staley 48), complete finished state before any lettering. 1782 Etching and engraving
Producer name
Print made by:
William Sharp
After:
Benjamin West
School/style
British
Production date
1782
Materials
paper
Technique
engraving
etching
Dimensions
Height:
480 millimetres
Width:
613 millimetres
Bibliographic references
Baker 1875 / William Sharp Engraver, with a descriptive catalogue of his works
(19)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
medieval history
Associated names
Representation of:
Alfred the Great, King of Wessex, King of the Anglo-Saxons
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Hodgson & Graves
Acquisition date
1839
Department
Prints and Drawings
Registration number
1839,0413.3