John Martin
The Waters of Oblivion
About this artwork
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artist:John Martin (1789 - 1854) English
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title:The Waters of Oblivion
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date created:Unknown
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materials:Pen and grey wash on paper
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measurements:12.20 x 17.70 cm
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credit line:Mrs Gore-Browne Henderson Gift 1955
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accession number:D 4764
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John Martin
John Martin
Martin's vivid paintings of biblical, historical and literary themes, often on very large canvases, feature richly imaginative and spectacular settings for the human dramas depicted. The small scale of his figures contributes to the sense of them being overwhelmed by the landscape and forces...