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Identification and Creation

Object Number
G4712
People
James Heath, British (London 1757 - 1834 London)
After John Singleton Copley, American (Boston, MA 1738 - 1815 London, England)
Published by John Boydell, British (Dorrington, England 1719 - 1804 London, England)
Published by Josiah Boydell (1752 - 1817)
Title
Death of Major Pierson
Classification
Prints
Work Type
print
Date
April 25, 1796
Culture
British
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/274565

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Engraving on paper mounted on canvas
Technique
Engraving
Dimensions
sheet: 59 x 80.5 cm (23 1/4 x 31 11/16 in.)
Inscriptions and Marks
  • inscription: in plate, below image: Painted by [cut off section] Publiƒhed April 25, 1796 by John & Joƒiah Boydell. No. 90. Cheapƒide. & at the Shakƒpeare Gallery. Pall Mall. Engraved by James Heath, Hiƒtorical Engraver to his Majesty.
  • inscription: verso, lower center, graphite: The Death of Major Pearson

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History
John Singleton Copley, gift; to Harvard College, 1797

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
And. 10, Le Bl. 10, H. 1796.8, Clayton 243

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from Harvard University, Gift of John Singleton Copley
Object Number
G4712
Division
European and American Art
Contact
am_europeanamerican@harvard.edu
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