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Illustration for Canto IV

William Sharp after Thomas Stothard

National Gallery of Art

This is an engraving of a scene with two figures and an urn on a table. The central figure is standing, holding a piece of paper and wearing a bonnet and robe-like garment. Next to this figure is an elderly figure bent over slightly with a cane, positioned near a draped table holding a large, ornate urn with handles. The background features a draped curtain with decorative swags.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1788
Medium
etching and engraving on wove paper
Dimensions
5142 × 8507 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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