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John McL. Ralston
[Eighteenth century scene with one man pursuing another through the street] / JMcLR ; Swain sc.
[London : s.n., 18--]
wood engraving
image: 137 x 151 mm; sheet: 228 x 229 mm
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.960
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 eighteenth century street scene where a man in a wig and tricorne hat runs across the flagstones pursued by another man who is similarly attired and carrying a candle.
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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