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Adlard, Henry, (1799-1893) Engraving of James Watt

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.0744 Author/Creator: Adlard, Henry, (1799-1893) Place Written: London, England Type: Engraving Date: circa 1840 Pagination: 1 print : col. ; Order a Copy

One engraving of James Watt dated circa 1840. Features a statue by Chantrey of James Watt seated and looking at papers on his lap. The engraving is based on a drawing by H. Corbould.

Watt, James, 1736-1819
Corbould, H., fl. 1840
Adlard, Henry, 1799-1893

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