Alfred the Great Dividing His Loaf with the Pilgrim
William Sharp after Benjamin West
Date of Birth
(1749-1824)/(1738-1820)
Date
1782
Medium
Engraving, etching and stipple on cream laid paper
Dimensions
16 15/16 x 23 5/16 in. (43.02125 x 59.22645 cm.)
Accession #
1985.x.723b
Credit Line
John S. Phillips Collection
Copyright
No known copyright restrictions
Category
Subject
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