The Fifth Plague of Egypt
The Fifth Plague of Egypt

Currently not on view

The Fifth Plague of Egypt,

1808

Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775–1851; born London, England; died Chelsea, England
x1937-594

Information

Title
The Fifth Plague of Egypt
Dates

1808

Maker
Joseph Mallord William Turner
Medium
Etching and mezzotint with engraving
Dimensions
plate: 20.4 x 29 cm (8 1/16 x 11 7/16 in.) sheet: 29.5 x 42.6 cm (11 5/8 x 16 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase
Object Number
x1937-594
Inscription
Drawn & Etchedy by J.M.W. Turner Engraved by C. Turner The 5th Plaque of Egypt, the Picture late in the Profession of W. Beckford, Esq. London Published June 10, 1808 by C. Turner No. 30 Warren Street, Fitzroy Square
Culture
European
Type
prints

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