PrintsAmerican20th century

The Crucifixion of Jesus

2000

Artists

Douglas E. WhittleArtist

Classification

Prints

Technique

Etching, softground etching and aquatint

Medium

Etching, softground etching, aquatint, and roulette

Culture

American

Century

20th century

Division

Modern and Contemporary Art

Department

Department of Prints

Dimensions

plate: 30.3 x 45 cm (11 15/16 x 17 11/16 in.)

Provenance

Douglas Whittle, Spartanburg, South Carolina, sold (through the University of Richmond); to Harvard University Art Museums, May 25, 2004.

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