ASSU Illustration 0049
Woodblock for printing an illustration of an interior scene, possibly in classical antiquity.
Block numbered in three places: 49.
Image of four people dressed in flowing garments, one person pouring liquid from one vessel into another, with the help of a second person; a third person stands close by, also holding a vessel; a fourth person is depicted on the stairs in the background.
Signed in reverse: G.G. [i.e., George Gilbert].
Tape (inscribed "1757") on obverse.
Provenance:
Variant:
American Sunday-School Union, former owner.
Gilbert, George, fl. 1818-1836, engraver.
[s.a.]
Wood blocks (Printing blocks)
Wood engraving (Process)
End-grain blocks.
1 wood block ; 7.0 x 9.7 x 2.3 cm.
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