Artist: Charles William Sharpe (British, 1818-1899). Engraver; worked for 'The Art Journal'.
Title: Greek Patriots. Burning of Scio.
Titled, Dated, and Signed in plate: C.W. Sharp. Greek Patriots. Burning of Scio.
Dimensions: Image 6" x 4 1/2". Sheet 10" x 7 3/4".
Date: 1870th.
Materials and Techniques: engraving on wove paper.
Provenance: The Estate of George "Yorgo" Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute, and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, from 1965-2000.
Condition: Roughly torn from the book alongside the left edge. The signs of aging are appropriate for the time. A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Part of: The Art Journal.
Museums and Libraries: The British Museum (bio).
Art Movements, Periods & Schools: British School XIX C.
Note: This entry incorporates text from Wikipedia and the catalog entry of a similar item from the British Museum collection.