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Charles de Sousy Ricketts

The Three Nymphs and Daphnis with the Dead Dolphin

Maker

Charles de Sousy Ricketts (British, 1866-1931), designer
Vale Press, publisher
Charles Haslewood Shannon (British, 1863-1937), engraver

Title

The Three Nymphs and Daphnis with the Dead Dolphin

Year

Published 1893

Medium

  • wood engraving

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • wood engraving

Materials

wood engraving

Supports

  • Very light weight cream Oriental laid tissue paper

Dimensions

16.5 x 12.5 cm (6 1/2 x 4 15/16 inches) (plate)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Marks: Stamped in brown ink on verso:R.I.S.D./ MUSEUM/ OF ARTsurrounded byPROVIDENCE/ RHODE ISLANDall inscribed in a circle.

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Gustav Radeke

Object Number

24.406

Type

  • Prints

Publications

  • Books

Fantastic Illustration and Design in Britain, 1850-1930

Alt Author: Cooper-Hewitt Museum. Catalog for exhibition, March 29-May 13, 1979 at Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design ; June 5-September 2, 1979 at Cooper-Hewitt Museum.

Exhibition History

Fantastic Illustration and Design in Great Britain 1850-1930
Mar 29, 1979 – May 13, 1979

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Charles de Sousy Ricketts (British, 1866-1931), designer
Vale Press, publisher
Charles Haslewood Shannon (British, 1863-1937), engraver
The Three Nymphs and Daphnis with the Dead Dolphin, Published 1893
wood engraving
16.5 x 12.5 cm (6 1/2 x 4 15/16 inches) (plate)
Gift of Mrs. Gustav Radeke 24.406

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