Image

William Rimmer

Untitled (Helmeted Head)

Description

Maker

William Rimmer (American, 1816-1879)

Title

Untitled (Helmeted Head)

Year

1800s

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

drypoint, etching, Roulette

Supports

Dimensions

14 x 10.2 cm (5 1/2 x 4 inches) (plate)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Original--LRC:W.R. recto:in pencil, LRC:18139 (or) 18/39 verso:in ULC:For L.K. from FD.S.; across bottom:Dry point by W. Rimmer - who died 1879.The plate somewhat (?) by injury.difference will be seen from plate printed before 1879.Print of 1907 at Mr. Elson's' - copy of inscription by Carrie Rimmer on impression No 2 in Metropolitan Museum of Art NY; in LLC:Drypoint by W. Rimmer; at bottom:1907 No 3 CHR at Mr A. Elsons

Label: Munson Gallery, New Haven

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Nutt

Object Number

1996.90.7

Type

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Tombstone

William Rimmer (American, 1816-1879)
Untitled (Helmeted Head), 1800s
drypoint; etching; Roulette
14 x 10.2 cm (5 1/2 x 4 inches) (plate)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Nutt 1996.90.7

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