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John McL. Ralston
[Biblical scene] / JMcLR ; Swain sc.
[London : s.n., 18--]
wood engraving
image: 160 x 135 mm; sheet: 247 x 223 mm
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.959
Notes
Title supplied by cataloger.
India paper proof of a wood engraving by Swain after an illustration by John McL. Ralston for an unidentified publication.
India paper proof of a wood engraving by Swain after an illustration by John McL. Ralston for an unidentified publication.
Provenance
From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Summary
Illustration shows an elderly man in robes and prayer shawl at the head of a group of soldiers, one of whom holds him by the hand; the buildings of a biblical town or city are visible in the background.
Associated names
Swain, Joseph, 1820-1909, engraver.
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
Classification
Department
Century prints
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