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Heaven–The Rivers of Bliss
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John Martin and Septimus Prowett

Heaven–The Rivers of Bliss

1824-1827

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Heaven–The Rivers of Bliss

1824-1827

Physical Qualities Mezzotint with etching, Sheet: 279 x 383 mm. (11 x 15 1/16 in.) Plate: 253 x 357 mm. (9 15/16 x 14 1/16 in.)
Credit Line Garrett Collection
Object Number 1946.112.8707
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 1946; T. Harrison Garrett; Claghorn
Rena Hoisington, The Baltimore Museum of Art, "Print by Print: Series from Dürer to Lichtenstein," October 30, 2011-March 25, 2012.

Inscribed: lower center in plate: "Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esqr. / Book 11. line 78 / London, Published by Septimus Prowett, 23, Old Bond Street, 1825."

Markings: CM: Claghorn; Garrett

Artist

John Martin

English, 1789-1854

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Publisher

Septimus Prowett

British, 1820s

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