Edward Francis Burney

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Edward Francis Burney
1760-1848
Allegorical Figure of Erichtho Recording Historical Events
Pen and black ink, over graphite, on paper.
4 5/16 x 3 5/8 inches (110 x 92 mm)
Gift of Mr. Charles Ryskamp.
1984.8
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Watermark: none.
Copy after W. Sharp's engraving of an illustration by Johann Heinrich Füssli in William Seward's "Anecdotes of Some Distinguished Persons", London, 1795-96.

Inscription: 

Inscribed at lower edge in graphite, "From.W.Lock Esq; Sewards Anecdotes".

Provenance: 
Charles Ryskamp, Princeton, NJ.
Associated names: 

Ryskamp, Charles, former owner.

Bibliography: 

Ryskamp, Charles, ed. Twenty-First Report to the Fellows of the Pierpont Morgan Library, 1984-1986. New York : Pierpont Morgan Library, 1989, p. 325.

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Burney, Edward Francis
School: 
British
Century: 
18th century
Classification: 
Drawing
Department: 
Drawings and Prints