Pen from a Writing Set
| Title | Pen from a Writing Set |
|---|---|
| Artist | John Hamilton Mortimer (British, 1740–1779) |
| Date | c. 1830 19th century |
| Medium | hardstones including lapis lazuli, malachite, carnelian, agate, gold; original fitted velvet-lined case |
| Classification | Miscellaneous |
| Origin | England, mid-19th century England |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Pen from a Writing Set, c. 1830. John Hamilton Mortimer (British, 1740–1779), and Paul Storr (British, 1771–1844). Hardstones including lapis lazuli, malachite, carnelian, agate, gold; original fitted velvet-lined case; overall: 16.2 x 1 x 1 cm (6 3/8 x 3/8 x 3/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Howard F. Stirn, 2009.39.b |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Pen from a Writing Set” is a work by John Hamilton Mortimer (British, 1740–1779), dated c. 1830. It is executed in hardstones including lapis lazuli, malachite, carnelian, agate, gold; original fitted velvet-lined case and classified as miscellaneous. 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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Recorded origin: England, mid-19th century. Browse more public-domain art from England.
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