Accession No

6821

Brief Description

3 engraved boxwood printing blocks, by Thomas Bewick, English, early 19th Century

Origin

England

Maker

Bewick, Thomas

Class

prints

Earliest Date

1753

Latest Date

1828

Inscription Date

Material

wood (boxwood)

Dimensions

38mm x 24mm x 21mm

Special Collection

Provenance

Purchased from Dominic Winter Auctioneers, Mallard House, Broadway Lane, South Cerney, Cirencester, GL7 5UQ

Inscription

Description Notes

Three original boxwood printing blocks. One is an elephant with tusks and curled trunk, a horse with a view of trees and stable, and a horned cow surrounded by foliage.
Elephant boxwood printing block has chip in top right corner.
All blocks discoloured, indication of age.

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