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print
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book-illustration
Object Type
print
book-illustration
Museum number
1872,0113.65
Title
Object:
The death of Cardinal Wolsey
Description
Wolsey lying in bed at left, surrounded by clerics and grieving figures, turning to look at a man standing at his head; frame surrounding; illustration to Camden's 'History of England'. 1811 Etching and engraving
Producer name
After:
Robert Smirke
Print made by:
Philip Audinet
Published by:
J Stratford
School/style
British
Production date
1811
Production place
Published in:
London (England)
Materials
paper
Technique
etching
engraving
Dimensions
Height:
288 millimetres
Width:
180 millimetres
$Inscriptions
Location
Not on display
Subjects
death
Associated names
Illustration to:
Theophilius Camden
Portrait of:
Cardinal Thomas Wolsey
Associated titles
Associated Title:
The Imperial History of England
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
John Wilson
Acquisition date
1872
Department
Prints and Drawings
Registration number
1872,0113.65