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Presages of the Millenium: P.344-1948

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Presages of the Millenium

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Gillray, James
Publisher: Humphrey, Hannah

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1948) by Beaumont, Violet, Lady

Dating

18th Century
Production date: AD 1795

Note

Published June 4th 1795

School or Style

British

Techniques used in production

Aquatint
Hand colouring
Etching

Related exhibitions

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.344-1948
Primary reference Number: 185772
Stephens/George: 8655
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 1 November 2011 Updated: Friday 11 October 2024 Last processed: Tuesday 13 May 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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