Contributor |
Bryant, N., engraver. |
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Grottenthaler, Vincent, engraver. |
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American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
Title |
ASSU Illustration 8691 |
Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of two women, a man, and a child. |
Date |
[between 1867 and 1876?] |
Physical description |
1 composite wood block in two sections ; 10.1 x 6.9 x 2.3 cm. |
Notes |
Block numbered in two places: 8691, also 1866 on small adhesive label on back of block. |
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Image of two seated women observing a standing man who holds his long coat open with one hand; a child appears to be sleeping
on the ground at the man’s feet; one of the women is wearing a wimple or headdress, possibly suggesting a medieval setting.
|
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Signed: N. Bryant, Sc. |
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“V. Grottenthaler Phila.” – Back of block. Vincent Grottenthaler is listed (as a dealer in boxwood) in Philadelphia city
directories from 1867 to 1876.
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Genre |
Wood blocks (Printing blocks) |
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Wood engraving (Process) |
|
End-grain blocks. |
Subject |
Men. |
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Women. |
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Boys. |
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Europe -- History -- 476-1492 |
Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 20 |