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The Abbot of Unreason
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George Cruikshank and Fisher, Son & Co.

The Abbot of Unreason

1844

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The Abbot of Unreason

1844

Physical Qualities Etching, Sheet: 122 x 175 mm. (4 13/16 x 6 7/8 in.) Image: 82 x 134 mm. (3 1/4 x 5 1/4 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 1996.48.709
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 "20-197", "The Abbot of Unreason", "L'Abbé de la Déraison", "FISHER, SON & Co. LONDON & PARIS, 1844"

Markings: None

Publisher

Fisher, Son & Co.

operated c. 1821 - 1848

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