The Captive
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The Captive

TitleThe Captive
ArtistThomas Ryder (British, 1746–1810) after Josiah Boydell (British, 1752–1817) published by John Boydell (British, 1719–1804) and Josiah Boydell
Date1786 18th century
MediumStipple engraving in black on ivory laid paper, laid down on cream wove paper
Classificationprints and drawing
OriginUnited Kingdom United Kingdom
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineThe Amanda S. Johnson and Marion J. Livingston Endowment Fund
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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