The Plague of London: The Dead Pit
Frederic James Shields 1833 - 1911
Summary
Outdoor scene, showing a cart load of dramatically illuminated corpses in the process of being tipped into a deep pit; this procedure is overseen by three male figures who stand to the far side of the cart. A spade is dug into the earth to the right of the pit suggesting it is freshly dug. Three figures stand to the left of the cart, one of whom holds a torch.
Object Name
The Plague of London: The Dead Pit
Creators Name
Date Created
1863
Dimensions
support: 12.9cm x 8cm
accession number
1912.29
Collection Group
fine art
on paper, unique
British
Manchester artists
illustration
Place of creation
England
Support
paper
Medium
ink
watercolour
gouache
Legal
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