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Joseph presents his father to Pharaoh

(English, 1836–1919)
(English, active 1839–93)
cut 1864; published 1880
Medium/TechniqueWood engraving; India proof
DimensionsBlock: 13.5 x 18.6 cm (5 5/16 x 7 5/16 in.); Sheet: 18.4 x 23.2 cm (7 1/4 x 9 1/8 in.)
Credit LineJohn H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund
Accession number55.2744
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ClassificationsPrints
Inscriptionsl.l.: "DALZIEL Sc"; l.r.: "18 EJP 64"; margins: signature of artist with title in pencil; description and signature of Gilbert Dalziel; verso in pencil: "For Dalziel's Bible Gallery not published until 1880"
ProvenanceHarold Hartley, England (1851-1943): to Sir Harold Hartley, London, England (1878-1972); from whom purchased by MFA April 14,1955.
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