A young woman laments the death of her husband as a knight in battle. Etching by J. Tenniel, 1861.

  • Tenniel, John, 1820-1914.
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December 1st, 1861
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38303i
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A young woman laments the death of her husband as a knight in battle. Etching by J. Tenniel, 1861. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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Illustration of the poem 'The field of battle' by Thomas Penrose, 1771. Maria finds the body of her husband Edgar dead of his wounds on the battlefield

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London : Day & Son, Lith. to the Queen, December 1st, 1861.

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1 print : etching ; platemark 14.4 x 18 cm

Lettering

J. Tenniel. J.T. Pl. 3.

Reference

Wellcome Collection 38303i

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