Two studies: Skeleton and sword on rock, monster sitting on rock with book, from A Collection of Engravings
Two studies: Skeleton and sword on rock, monster sitting on rock with book, from A Collection of Engravings

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Two studies: Skeleton and sword on rock, monster sitting on rock with book, from A Collection of Engravings,

1865–70, printed 1873

Alexander Anderson M.D., American, 1775–1870
x1938-16 j

Information

Title
Two studies: Skeleton and sword on rock, monster sitting on rock with book, from A Collection of Engravings
Dates

1865–70, printed 1873

Maker
Alexander Anderson M.D.
Medium
Wood engraving
Dimensions
28 x 21 cm. (11 x 8 1/4 in.) mount: 36.5 x 24.5 cm. (14 3/8 x 9 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase
Object Number
x1938-16 j
Culture
American
Type
prints, wood engravings
Subject
supernatural, beasts, skeleton

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