Thomas Bewick wood engravings
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: RITArt-0049
Scope and Contents
Thomas Bewick woodcuts consists of two prints:
Dates
- Creation: circa 1780-1790
Creator
- Bewick, Thomas (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open to researchers.
Biographical / Historical
Thomas Bewick (1753-1828), is well-known for his wood engravings, and in particular, those produced for various editions of Aesop’s Fables. His unique technique involved using metal engravers tools to carve against the grain into hard woods. An avid ornithologist, Bewick is best known for his History of British Birds.
Extent
2 Item(s) (2 Wood engravings)
Language
English
Overview
Two wood engravings by British artist Thomas Bewick.
Arrangement
Collection consists of two prints.
Physical Location
C.S. North, Shelf 88, Box 6 (with Art on Campus collection)
Bibliography
- Thomas Bewick at Art on Campus, Rochester Institute of Technology
Dimensions
Engravings measure 4 x 6 inches
Processing Information
Finding aid created by Amy Vilz in September 2011.
Subject
- Rochester Institute of Technology -- Art collections (Organization)
- Title
- Thomas Bewick wood engravings
- Status
- Published
- Subtitle
- RIT Art Collection
- Author
- Amy Vilz
- Date
- 14 September 2011
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the RIT Archives Repository
