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An Essay on Transparent Prints and Transparencies in General

1807
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Object Information
  • Title: An Essay on Transparent Prints and Transparencies in General
  • Author: Written and published by Edward Orme (British, Manchester 1775–1848 London)
  • Artist: After Edward Orme (British, Manchester 1775–1848 London)
  • Engraver: Robert Cooper (British, died 1828)
  • Artist: After William Marshall Craig (British, probably Manchester ca. 1765– ca. 1834)
  • Engraver: James Godby (British, 1767–1849)
  • Engraver: Henri Merke (Swiss, Niederweningen, canton Zürich ca. 1760–after 1820)
  • Artist: After Sir Joshua Reynolds (British, Plympton 1723–1792 London)
  • Engraver: John Swaine (British, 1775–1860)
  • Printer: J. G. Barnard (British, early 19th century)
  • Dedicatee: Queen Charlotte, consort of George III of England (1744–1818)
  • Published in: London
  • Date: 1807
  • Medium: Wood engraving, stipple, etching, engraving, aquatint
  • Dimensions: 14 7/16 x 10 3/4 x 3/4 in. (36.6 x 27.3 x 1.9 cm)
  • Classification: Books
  • Credit Line: Museum Accession, transferred from the Library
  • Object Number: 21.36.63
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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