Detail View: Rylands Collection: Vignette

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: 
Creative Commons License
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