The heroic deed of William Tell which laid the fountain of Swiss liberty [graphic].

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Title: The heroic deed of William Tell which laid the fountain of Swiss liberty [graphic].
Contributor: Zucchi, Antonio, 1726-1795, artist.
Haines & Son, publisher.
Published / Created: [2 January 1797]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Published Jan. 2 1797 by Haines & Son, No. 19 Rolls Buildings, Fetter Lane
Abstract: Historical composition with Tell at the left taking aim with a cross-bow at the apple on the head of his small son who is tied to a tree at the righ; in the centre the Governor Gresler "of Ury" on horseback and in the background swooning women (center) and soldiers (left); after Zucchi
Description: Title below image.
With engraved text of the legend below title.
Watermark.
Provenance: Leverhulme-Auchincloss, vol. ii.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark x cm., on sheet x cm.
Language: English

Genre: Mezzotints England London 1797
Watermarks (Paper)
Material: mezzotint ;
Subject (Name): Tell, Wilhelm.
Subject (Topic): Archery
Crossbows
Legends
Loss of consciousness
Soldiers
Subjects: Tell, Wilhelm
Archery
Crossbows
Legends
Loss of consciousness
Soldiers
England > London > 1797

Access: Public
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