"Let us drink to the health of the absent", said Petitpère, solemnly": P.1466-1991

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Image Height 104 mm Width 158 mm
Sheet Height 142 mm Width 227 mm

Techniques used in production

Wood engraving

Inscription or legends present

• Text: SWAIN SC.
• Location: Image lower right
• Method of creation: Printed
• Type: Signature

• Text: F W
• Location: Image lower left
• Method of creation: Printed
• Type: Initials

• Text: "LET US DRINK TO THE HEALTH OF THE ABSENT," SAID PETITPERE, SOLEMNLY.
• Location: Lower centre
• Method of creation: Printed
• Type: Title

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.1466-1991
Primary reference Number: 27608
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Associated departments & institutions

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