A woman being shown her newborn child for the final time before she receives the last rites. Engraving by A.H. Payne after C. Piloty.
- Piloty, Karl von.
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- 17670i
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About this work
Description
The dying woman is comforted by her husband, several members of the household lurk around in corners of the room while a female servant mourns
Publication/Creation
Lisboa [Lisbon] : Rolland & Semiond
Physical description
1 print : line engraving with etching and stipple engraving ; platemark 33 x 43 cm
Lettering
O ultimo adeus. C. Piloty pinxt. A.H. Payne sc.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 17670i
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Location Status Access Closed stores