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niello print
(modern)
Object Type
niello print
(modern)
Museum number
1895,0915.160
Description
The adoration of the shepherds, two angels watch from behind Engraving, printed from a plate engraved in the niello manner
Producer name
Print made by:
Anonymous
Production date
1700-1880
(circa)
Materials
paper
Technique
engraving
Dimensions
Height:
85 millimetres
Width:
62
Curator's comments
For another impression see 1868,0808.3175.
Bibliographic references
Dutuit 1881-5 / Manuel de l'Amateur d'Estampes
(I.10.45)
(modern copy)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
adoration of shepherds
Associated names
Representation of:
Holy Family
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Col John Wingfield Malcolm
Previous owner
Previous owner/ex-collection:
John Malcolm of Poltalloch
Acquisition date
1895
Department
Prints and Drawings
Registration number
1895,0915.160