Cader Idris
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Cader Idris

TitleCader Idris
ArtistGeorge Baxter English, 1804-1867
Date1850 19th century
MediumSteel etching, aquatint, and stipple printed in purple, with block printing in colors, on wove paper, laid down on original stamped mount
Classificationwood engraving
OriginEngland England
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGift of Henry M. Huxley
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Cader Idris” is a work by George Baxter English, 1804-1867, dated 1850. It is executed in steel etching, aquatint, and stipple printed in purple, with block printing in colors, on wove paper, laid down on original stamped mount and classified as wood engraving. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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