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Samson and the Lion
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This print was made from a relief block made from a cast of the original woodcut block by Dürer. The project was developed by William Ivins, in connection with his research on whether Dürer had cut his own woodblocks. Ivins collaborated with Douglas Morse Howell to produce the paper used in this print, and this impression was obtained from Howell's daughter.
Department of Prints
Estate of Douglass Morse Howell 1994 sale by executor to private owner 1994. Executor was Elizabeth Howell King daughter of the decedent.
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum Anonymous Loan
Title: Samson and the Lion
Description:
This print was made from a relief block made from a cast of the original woodcut block by Dürer.
The project was developed by William Ivins, in connection with his research on whether Dürer had cut his own woodblocks.
Ivins collaborated with Douglas Morse Howell to produce the paper used in this print, and this impression was obtained from Howell's daughter.
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