Musick introduc'd to Apollo by Minerva 1727 [graphic]
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Description
- Title
- Musick introduc'd to Apollo by Minerva 1727 [graphic]
- Alternative Title
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Musick introduced to Apollo by Minerva
Music introduced to Apollo by Minerva - Creator
- Hogarth, William, 1697-1764, printmaker
- Contributor
- Clark, J., active 1727, publisher.
- Published / Created
- [1727]
- Publication Place
- London
- Publisher
- Sold by J. Clark engraver & printseller in Greys Inn
- Abstract
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"Minerva and Apollo seated on a bank of clouds, Minerva reaching down to guide by the wrist a female personification of Music, who approaches at left, holding an open book of sheet music, towards Apollo, who holds out his hand; in foreground right, a shield with trophies, including a drum, axe, turban and helmet."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description
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Title etched within image.
Title from Paulson: Music introduced to Apollo by Minerva.
Artist signature moved to above the line, lower right.
Sheet trimmed to plate mark.
On page 48 in volume 1. - Provenance
- George Steevens bequeathed this collection to William Windham (1750-1810). At Windham's death, the collection was put up for sale on 20 July 1810 and was bought in by Mrs. Windham at 292 guineas; by descent through the Windham family; Sotheby's, 17 February 1919 to Dyson Perrins for £400; Sotheby's sale including Property of the Late C.W. Dyson Perrins, Esq., 11 June 1959, lot 100 purchased by Maggs Bros. for W.S. Lewis for £1300.
- Extent
- 1 print : sheet 24.7 x 16.4 cm
- Edition
- [State 3].
- Language
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English
Collection Information
- Repository
- Lewis Walpole Library
- Call Number
- Folio 75 H67 800 v.1 (Oversize)
Subjects, Formats, And Genres
- Genre
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Allegorical prints
Annotations (Provenance) 18th century
Satires (Visual works) England 1727
Engravings England London 1727
Etchings England London 1727 - Material
- etching with engraving ;
- Subject (Topic)
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Apollo
Minerva (Roman deity)
Music - Subjects
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Apollo (Deity)
Minerva (Roman deity)
Music
18th century
England > 1727
England > London > 1727
Steevens, George, 1736-1800 > Ownership
Perrins, Charles William Dyson, 1864-1958 > Ownership
Access And Usage Rights
- Access
- Public
- Rights
- The use of this image may be subject to the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) or to site license or other rights management terms and conditions. The person using the image is liable for any infringement.
Identifiers
- Orbis Record
- 12623090
- Object ID (OID)
- 16193870
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