A winged woman (the genius of literature) presents an elegant couple to the Roman goddess of wisdom, Minerva, above the group appears a triangle (sign of God) surrounded by cherubs, signs of the sciences and the lettering "Literature". Colour stipple engraving by J.W. Chapman after Dodd.
- Dodd, active 1775.
- Date:
- 2nd Dec. 1797
- Reference:
- 38932i
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Publication/Creation
London : J. Millers, 2nd Dec. 1797.
Physical description
1 print : stipple, printed in colours ; platemark 25.7 x 20.3 cm
Contributors
Lettering
Literature. The genius of literature presenting her pupils to Minerva. Dodd del.t. Chapman sculp.t.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 38932i
Type/Technique
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Location Status Access Closed stores