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print; book-illustration; costume print

Object Type: print; book-illustration; costume print
Museum number: 1857,0214.427
Title: Object: Vir Britannus Pictus
Description: British Pict warrior standing to front on a hill, with head turned to look to left, severed head of a man at his feet, holding spear and severed head in his right hand and shield in the left; coat of arms below image; illustration to Samuel Clarke's edition of 'Observations upon Caesar's Commentaries' (London: 1712, folio edition, No.28, page 98). Etching and engraving
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Production date: 1712 (published)
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Technique: engraving; etching
Dimensions: Height: 398 millimetres; Width: 240 millimetres
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Location: Not on display
Subjects: costume/clothing; pict
Associated names: Associated with: Julius Caesar; Illustration to: Rev Dr Samuel Clarke
Associated places: Associated with: British Isles
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Acquisition date: 1857
Department: Prints and Drawings
Registration number: 1857,0214.427