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Greatbach, William, 1802-1894

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  • A gaoler, wearing a Phrygian cap, reading out summons for executions to distressed prisoners of the French Revolution. Line engraving by W. Greatbach after A. Johannot, 1881.
  • John Dee. Line engraving by W. Greatbach, 1842.
  • A soldier's family rest in a small cove, his wife amuses the children while he sleeps. Engraving by W. Greatbach, 1830, after R. Edmonstone.
  • An old smuggler (Mr Moffit) is shot dead by a naval inspector with a pistol, who finds rolls of tobacco in the dead man's pockets; other people attend the scene. Engraving by W. Greatbach, 1833, after F. Pickering.
  • Four children play on stilts in the park as a dog runs beside them. Engraving by W. Greatbach after C.E. Perugini.
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    King James I of England and VI of Scotland. Stipple engraving by W. Greatbach, 1851.

    | Date: 1851 | Reference: 2058863i
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    The death of Sir Phillip Sidney at the battle of Zutphen. Line engraving by W. Greatbach after Sir D. Wilkie.

    Wilkie, David, Sir, 1785-1841. | Reference: 18593i
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    Lady Mary Wortley Montagu. Stipple engraving by W. Greatbach, 1844, after C. F. Zincke.

    Zincke, Christian Frederick, 1685-1767. | Reference: 6998i
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    An old smuggler (Mr Moffit) is shot dead by a naval inspector with a pistol, who finds rolls of tobacco in the dead man's pockets; other people attend the scene. Engraving by W. Greatbach, 1833, after F. Pickering.

    Pickering, F. (Ferdinand), 1810-1889. | Date: 1833 | Reference: 29600i
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    Thomas Arne. Engraving by W. Greatbach after F. Bartolozzi.

    Bartolozzi, Francesco, 1727-1815. | Date: 1838 | Reference: 5339i
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