From Michael S. Kemp, Bookseller, Sheerness, KENT, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since December 5, 1997
About this Item
Engraved certificate, 140 x 210 mm. Certificate presented to Miss Smithies who "Was one of those who assisted in the efforts made to convey the picture of "The Worship of Bacchus" to the Kensington Museum." A massive 7ft 10 x 13 ft 8 inches oil painting by George Cruikshank on the subject of the evils of drink was purchased by subscription and presented to the National Gallery, before being immediately transferred to the Kensington Museum, as shown here. It fell out of fashion and was returned to the National Gallery, then the Tate where it was put into storage. It was restored and put back on display in 2001. Whilst a number of these certificates, designed by Cruikshank himself, must have been printed, I have been unable to trace another example. Seller Inventory # 45896
Bibliographic Details
Title: The Worship of Bacchus. Certificate.
Publisher: 1869.
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All books are sold subject to availability. You are advised to check prior to ordering to confirm availability and confirm shipping charges. Higher value books are only sent to foreign destinations by tracked and insured courier which may incur higher postage charges than listed. Contact Details: Michael S. Kemp Bookseller 19 Adelaide Gardens Minster on Sea Kent ME12 3HN Tel: 01795 663675 or 07711 856075 email mike@kempbooksellers.co.uk
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