Frontispiece for the Penny Magazine of the Society for the Diffusion of Knowledge: Vo

19th century

British 19th Century

Associated Names
This drawing features various illustrations for a magazine frontispiece. The captions indicate different fields of study such as Astronomy, Geography, Navigation, Natural History, Botany, Agriculture, Mathematics, Divinity, Philosophy, Physics, Mineralogy, and Literature. Allegorical imagery shows the benefits of knowledge with the central title "The March of Intellect," an emblem labeled the "Wool Sack," and a figure underneath with the words “Progress” and “Liberty.” A depiction of "The Penny Trumpeter" symbolizes spreading information. This artwork aims to enrich public understanding through access to diverse subjects.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 28.4 × 21.8 cm (11 3/16 × 8 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.1728


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q74032689

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