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The root laid to the ax, or, The Greek orator intended member for Westr

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The root laid to the ax, or, The Greek orator intended member for Westr

Published

[London?] : [publisher not identified], [17--]

etching
sheet: 123 x 174 mm
Peel 2535
Notes
Library's copy trimmed within plate mark.
Provenance

Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.

Summary

Print shows a man standing with legs braced far apart as he strikes an ax, standing upright in the ground at his feet, with a large tree root.

Associated names
Peel, Robert, Sir, 1788-1850, former owner.
Classification
Department
Century prints