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John Martin
English, 1789–1854
Heaven—The Rivers of Bliss, Paradise Lost, Book 11, Line 78
1824/25

Image Caption

John Martin, Heaven—The Rivers of Bliss, Paradise Lost, Book 11, Line 78, 1824/25, mezzotint on laid paper. Clark Art Institute, 1987.66
Medium
mezzotint on laid paper
Dimensions
image: 7 9/16 x 11 1/8 in. (19.2 x 28.3 cm) sheet: 10 1/2 x 14 1/2 in. (26.7 x 36.8 cm)
Object Number
1987.66
Acquisition
Acquired by the Clark, 1987
Status
Off View

Select Bibliography

Thomas Balston.. John Martin, 1789-1854, His Life and Works.. London.. 1947.. J. Dustin Wees. "Darkness Visible": The Prints of John Martin.. Williamstown (Mass.): Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute.. 1986:Exh. dates: Sept.27-Nov. 30, 1986; Spencer Museum Jan. 18-March 7, 1987; Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin, April 5-May 31, 1987..