Death disguised as the knight William reveals himself as Death: Lenore is consigned to the grave. Stipple ngraving by Harding after Lady Diana Beauclerk, 1796.
- Beauclerk, Diana, Lady, 1734-1808.
- Date:
- June 1. 1796
- Reference:
- 36468i
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Previous title, replaced June 2024 : A figure of Death dressed as a knight points an arrow towards his female companion sitting on the back of his horse. Engraving by Harding after Lady Diana Beauclerk, 1796.
Description
An episode in Lenore by Gottfried August Bürger, 1747, which was published in English as Lenore, a tale: from the German of Gottfried Augustus Bürger, by Henry James Pye, London: printed for the author, and sold by Sampson Low, 1796
Publication/Creation
London (Pall Mall) : E & S Harding, June 1. 1796.
Physical description
1 print : stipple engraving, with etching ; image 22.7 x 29.9 cm
Lettering
Drawn by Lady Diana Beauclerck. Engraved by Harding. Proof
Reference
Wellcome Collection 36468i
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