Numero oggetto
1991.1016.996.C2
Titolo
A Death Song
Creatore
Descrizione
Book entitled 'A Death Song' by William Morris. With memorial illustration design by Walter Crane. To commemorate the death of Alfred Linnell, an impoverished law writer who was killed by charging police horses in Trafalgar Square, November 20 1887. William Morris wrote 'the Death Song' for the Law and Liberty's League Anti State Funeral for Alfred Linnell. With music by Malcolm Lawson, the song focuses on the treachery of the authorities and the eventual triumph of the working classes. The book was sold for one penny in aid of Alfred Linnell's orphans. Published by Richard Lambert, 1887. From the library belonging to Emery Walker.
Luogo di produzione
London, London
Data
1887-01-01 - 1887-12-31
Periodo di produzione
Early 20th century
Nome oggetto
Materiale
Tecnica
Dimensioni
- h: 261mm
- w: 182mm
- diam: 8mm
Emery Walker
