Death of Major Pierson | Harvard Art Museums

Identification and Creation

Object Number: G4712
People: James Heath, British (London 1757 - 1834 London)
After John Singleton Copley, American (Boston, MA 1738 - 1815 London, England)
Published by John Boydell, British (Dorrington, England 1719 - 1804 London, England)
Published by Josiah Boydell (1752 - 1817)
Title: Death of Major Pierson
Classification: Prints
Work Type: print
Date: April 25, 1796
Culture: British
Persistent Link: https://hvrd.art/o/274565

Physical Descriptions

Medium

Engraving on paper mounted on canvas

Technique

Engraving

Dimensions

sheet: 59 x 80.5 cm (23 1/4 x 31 11/16 in.)

Inscriptions and Marks

inscription: in plate, below image: Painted by [cut off section] Publiƒhed April 25, 1796 by John & Joƒiah Boydell. No. 90. Cheapƒide. & at the Shakƒpeare Gallery. Pall Mall. Engraved by James Heath, Hiƒtorical Engraver to his Majesty.
inscription: verso, lower center, graphite: The Death of Major Pearson

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History: John Singleton Copley, gift; to Harvard College, 1797

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number: And. 10, Le Bl. 10, H. 1796.8, Clayton 243

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line: Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from Harvard University, Gift of John Singleton Copley
Object Number: G4712
Division: European and American Art
Contact: am_europeanamerican@harvard.edu
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