The Execution of Breaking on the Rack
The Execution of Breaking on the Rack

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The Execution of Breaking on the Rack,

printed December 2, 1793

William Blake, 1757–1827; born and died London, England
Published by Joseph Johnson, British, 1738–1809
x1938-59 d XIII

Information

Title
The Execution of Breaking on the Rack
Dates

printed December 2, 1793

Maker
William Blake
Published by Joseph Johnson
Medium
Engraving
Dimensions
sheet: 26.3 x 18.3 cm. (10 3/8 x 7 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Frank Jewett Mather Jr.
Object Number
x1938-59 d XIII
Place Made

Europe, England, London

Inscription
Titled and inscribed in plate, lower center: The Execution of Breaking on the Rack. / London. Published Dec.r 2.d 1793, by J. Johnson, St. Paul’s Church Yard. / 71
Reference Numbers
Russell xiii
Culture
European, British
Type
engravings, prints
Materials
printing ink
Techniques
engraving (printing process)
Subject
deaths, executions, men, figures (representations)

John Linnell (1792-1882); Frank Jewett Mather, Jr. (1868-1953)

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