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After John Charles Dollman
'A Canine Aesculapius', English Victorian vet dog wood-engraving, 1878

1878

About the Item

'A Canine Aesculapius' From the Picture by JC Dollman, Exhibited in the Dudley Gallery. English 19th century fold-out wood-engraving, 1878, from 'The Graphic'. John Charles Dollman RWS RI ROI was an English painter and illustrator. 400mm by 595mm (sheet)
  • Creator:
    After John Charles Dollman (1851 - 1934, English)
  • Creation Year:
    1878
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)Width: 23.43 in (59.5 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Central vertical fold as issued. Unrelated text on the reverse as issued.
  • Gallery Location:
    Melbourne, AU
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU124426558512
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