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print
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newspaper/periodical
Object Type
print
newspaper/periodical
Museum number
2009,7084.32
Title
Object:
Retribution
Description
Woman killing tiger with sword; from the 'Illustrated London News', 26 February 1859, p.209. 1859 Wood-engraving
Producer name
After:
Edward Armitage
Print made by:
Alfred Williams
Intermediary draughtsman:
Thomas Beech
School/style
British
Production date
1859
Materials
paper
Technique
wood-engraving
Dimensions
Height:
233 millimetres
Width:
251 millimetres
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Curator's comments
The painting is an allegory of the British response to the Indian Mutiny.
Location
Not on display
Subjects
allegory/personification
Associated titles
Associated Title:
Illustrated London News
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Donato Esposito
Acquisition date
2009
Department
Prints and Drawings
Registration number
2009,7084.32