Artist: Solomon Alexander Hart (British, 1806-1881), painter of historical scenes and characters. RA 1840 (the first Jewish RA).
Engraver: Ebenezer Challis (British, 1836-1864 (fl.), engraver.
Title: A Jewish Synagogue.
Titled, Signed, and Annotated in plate: From the picture in the Vernon Gallery. S. Hart, R. A. Painter." "E Challis, Engraver." "Printed by Gad & Keningale." "London, Published for the Proprietors".
Dimensions: Sheet 12 3/8" x 9 1/4".
Printer: Gad & Keningale.
Date: 1851.
Materials and Techniques: etching and 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: Tears, dents, and pinholes from binding to the left edge. Foxing. A diagonal crease. Soiling. The signs of aging are appropriate for the time. A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Part of: 'The Art Journal', July 1851, opposite p.186.
Museums and Libraries: The British Museum 1872,1012.2046.
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.