COLLECTION NAME:
Rylands Collection
Record
Image Number:
JRL1215722
Reference Number:
R201403
Link to Catalogue:
Image Title:
Illustrations of Imitation of Eclogue I
Parent Work Title:
The pastorals of Virgil,: with a course of English reading, adapted for schools: in which all the proper facilities are given, enabling youth to acquire the Latin language, in the shortest period of time; Illustrated by 230 engravings; Vol.1
Creator:
Blake, William, 1757-1827
Creator Role:
Engraver
Creator:
Virgil
Creator Role:
Author
Creator:
Thornton, Robert John, 1768?-1837
Creator Role:
Editor
Creator:
Philips, Ambrose, 1674-1749
Creator Role:
Author
Date Created:
1821
Publication Details:
London: F., C. and J. Rivington (Firm)
Page/Sheet:
Opposite page 17
Description:
Three images showing 'First Comparison', 'Second Comparison', and 'Third Comparison'. The first shows birds flying above a field of grain. The second shows ships sailing on the calm ocean with the shore in the foreground. The third shows an estuary with ships sailing in from the sea. The river winds through a hilly landscape with a town in the foreground with a prominent church on the left bank.
Language Code:
eng-GB
Subject:
Classical literature
Category of Material:
Printed
Sub-Category:
Bookplates
Technique Used:
Printing (process)
Medium:
Ink
Support:
Paper
Creation Site:
England: London
Time Period Covered:
19th Century CE
Current Site:
John Rylands Library, Deansgate, Manchester, U.K.
Current Repository:
The University of Manchester Library, U.K.
Rights Holder - Image:
The University of Manchester Library
Rights holder - Work:
The University of Manchester Library
Image Creation Technique:
Digital capture by The University of Manchester Library
Date Image Added (yyyy-mm):
2013-06
Metadata Language:
eng-GB
Collection Code:
Rylands
Illustrations of Imitation of Eclogue I
