The dying Earl Siward clad in armour embraces a young man and woman. Etching by James Smetham, 1861.

  • Smetham, James, 1821-1889.
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Octr. 1861
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37625i
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The dying Earl Siward clad in armour embraces a young man and woman. Etching by James Smetham, 1861. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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London (29, Moorgate Street) : Williams & Lloyd, Octr. 1861.

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1 print : etching, on steel ; platemark 22.4 x 16.4 cm

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The death of Earl Siward. A Saxon Earl who, feeling the approach of death desired to be clothed in his armour and set upon his feet that he might not die "crouching like a cow"-A.D. 1055. Studies from a sketch book No. 9. Designed & etched on steel by Jas. Smetham.

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Wellcome Collection 37625i

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