'The Death of Earl Siward', James Smetham | Tate

Artwork details

Artist

James Smetham (1821‑1889)

Title

The Death of Earl Siward

Date 1861

MediumEtching on paper

Dimensionsimage: 225 x 168 mm

Collection

Tate

Acquisition Presented by Edmund Houghton 1898

Reference

N02401

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