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Athelstane’s Escape from the Dungeon
Public Domain

George Cruikshank and Fisher, Son & Co.

Athelstane’s Escape from the Dungeon

1843

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Athelstane’s Escape from the Dungeon

1843

Physical Qualities Etching, Sheet: 120 x 169 mm. (4 3/4 x 6 5/8 in.) Image: 80 x 130 mm. (3 1/8 x 5 1/8 in.)
Credit Line The George A. Lucas Collection, purchased with funds from the State of Maryland, Laurence and Stella Bendann Fund, and contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations throughout the Baltimore community
Object Number 1996.48.695
The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchase, 1996; The Maryland Institute College of Art, through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris

Inscribed: Inscribed in plate: lower left "Geo. Cruikshank"; lower center "17-355", "Athelstane's escape from the dungeon", "Athelstane s'évadant du donjon", "FISHER, SON & Co. LONDON & PARIS, 1843"

Markings: None

Publisher

Fisher, Son & Co.

operated c. 1821 - 1848

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