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David and Goliath: P.86-1948

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

David and Goliath
The English Bible - Selections

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Gill, Eric
Publisher: Ginn & Co. Ltd.

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1948-04) by Kenyon, Lord

Dating

1930s
Production date: AD 1938

Note

3/15

Proof of an illustration to face page 49 of The English Bible - Selections, edited by Arthur Mayhew, published by Mssrs. Ginn & Co. Ltd., London, 1938

School or Style

British

People, subjects and objects depicted

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Sheet Height 277 mm Width 195 mm

Techniques used in production

Wood engraving

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: ERIC G
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 3/15
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Edition

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.86-1948
Primary reference Number: 2471
Physick: 982

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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