COLLECTION NAME:
Rylands Collection
Record
Image Number:
JRL1310924
Reference Number:
Spencer 4202
Link to Catalogue:
Image Title:
Vignette
Parent Work Title:
A new system: or, an analysis of ancient mythology: wherein an attempt is made to divest tradition of fable; and to reduce the truth to its original purity
Creator:
Basire, James, 1730-1802
Creator Role:
Engraver
Creator:
Bryant, Jacob, 1715-1804
Creator Role:
Author
Date Created:
1776
Publication Details:
London: printed for T. Payne; P. Elmsly; B. White; and J. Walter
Volume:
3
Page/Sheet:
601
Description:
The closing paragraph to 'The Analysis of Ancient Mythology'. Beneath this is a heavily shaded monochrome drawing featuring a crescent moon resting on the ocean under an arc and a bird carrying an olive branch. Below is printed: 'Finis'.
Language Code:
eng-GB
Subject:
Mythology
Category of Material:
Printed
Sub-Category:
Illustrated works
Medium:
Ink
Support:
Paper
Item Height:
280 mm
Item Width:
205 mm
Current Repository:
The University of Manchester Library, U.K.
Provenance:
Spencer, George John Spencer, Earl, 1758-1834, former owner
Rights Holder - Image:
The University of Manchester Library
Rights holder - Work:
The University of Manchester Library
Access Rights:
Date Captured (yyyy-mm-dd):
2013-05-20
Image Creation Technique:
Digital capture by Heritage Imaging, The University of Manchester Library
Date Image Added (yyyy-mm):
2013-06
Metadata Language:
eng-GB
Vignette
