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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D5459/1/69
Former ReferenceD5459/1/19
Title[Gravedigger and human ghost]
Date[1780-1799]
DescriptionOn the left a white-robed ghost with a human face and visible ribs rises out of an open grave. It is watched by a grave-digger on the right, who holds a lantern in his right hand and a spade in his left. A full moon shines from between black clouds. Available on CD 158.
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
ArtistWoodward, George Murgatroyd (?1765-1809)
Archive CreatorGeorge Murgatroyd Woodward (1765-1809), artist and writer
Physical DescriptionColoured drawing. Size 257 x 220 mm. Portrait.
CopiesA digital copy can also be viewed on the public computers at the record office.
Related MaterialSee D5459/1/68
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