Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Print made by William Sharp, 1749–1824, British

after Benjamin West, 1738–1820, American, active in Britain (from 1763)
Title:
Alfred the Great Dividing His Loaf with the Pilgrim
Date:
1782
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Mount: 22 1/16 × 30 inches (56 × 76.2 cm)
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.14480