The Rev.d Robert Morrison and his Assistants in the Translation of the Bible into Chinese
Maker
After
(artist)
1774-1852
(printmaker (?))
1807-1871
(publisher)
(artist)
1774-1852
(printmaker (?))
1807-1871
(publisher)
Title
The Rev.d Robert Morrison and his Assistants in the Translation of the Bible into Chinese
Date of Production
19th century
Medium
Etching and stipple
Dimensions
Height: 14.5 cm
Height: 22.9 cm
Height: 22.9 cm
Accession Number
G.1990.WL.7619
Mode of Acquisition
Witt Library, transfer, 1990
Credit
The Courtauld, London (Samuel Courtauld Trust)
Copyright
Work in the public domain
Location
Not currently on display
Keywords
Provenance
Information not yet known or updated
Inscriptions
Recto: lower centre, printed: "Engraved by W. Holl, from the original Painting by G. Chinnery, Esq, in the possession of Mrs. Morrison. / The Rev.d Robert Morrison, D.D. / And his Assistants in the Translation of the Bible into Chinese. / FISHER, SON & Co. LONDON & PARIS."; upper right, stamped (later Witt inscription): "WITT / LIBRARY"; lower right, typed (later Witt inscription): "Mrs. Morrison"
Mount: lower centre, ink: "George CHINNERY"; lower right, stamped: "M"
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