The Conchologists, also called The Large Conchologists
| Title | The Conchologists, also called The Large Conchologists |
|---|---|
| Artist | George Baxter English, 1804-1867 |
| Date | 1850 19th century |
| Medium | Steel etching and roulette printed in purple, with block printing in colors, on wove paper, laid down on original stamped mount |
| Classification | wood engraving |
| Origin | England England |
| Holding institution | Art Institute of Chicago |
| Credit line | Gift of Henry M. Huxley |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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“The Conchologists, also called The Large Conchologists” is a work by George Baxter English, 1804-1867, dated 1850. It is executed in steel etching and roulette 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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