Italian bandits robbing a traveller on a mountain pass. Etching by H. Melling, 1854.

  • Melling, Henry, active 1824-1854.
Date:
April 10th. 1854
Reference:
3162367i
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Description

Two banditti order a man to lie face-down on the ground, while a third, holding a stiletto, discovers the victim's pocket watch

Publication/Creation

Liverpool (82, Duke Street) ; And in London (13 St. James's Place, Hampstead Road) : Published ... by the artist, April 10th. 1854.

Physical description

1 print : etching, en chine ; platemark 43.3 x 58.3 cm

Lettering

Italian banditti robbing a traveller (faccia in terra!). Designed and etched on copper by Henry Melling from the original picture in his possession. (The figures and scenery studied in Italy). To his Grace the Duke of Rutland K.G. &c. this etching is most respectfully inscribed by his very humble servant Henry Melling. Plate 2. Proof.

Reference

Wellcome Collection 3162367i

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