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Print, The Angel Appearing to Joseph

This is a Print. It was after Giovanni Francesco Barbieri (called Guercino) and print maker: Richard Dighton. It is dated ca. 1780–1805. Its medium is engracing in brown ink on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was bequest of George Campbell Cooper. It is credited Bequest of George Campbell Cooper.

Its dimensions are

33.3 × 44.4 cm (13 1/8 × 17 1/2 in.)

It is signed

Below, "Guercino del., R. D. sculp."

Cite this object as

Print, The Angel Appearing to Joseph; Print Maker: Richard Dighton (British, 1795–1880); After Giovanni Francesco Barbieri (called Guercino) (Italian, 1591 – 1666); England; engracing in brown ink on paper; 33.3 × 44.4 cm (13 1/8 × 17 1/2 in.); Bequest of George Campbell Cooper; 1896-3-363

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