File:Print, Design for a Cartouche Evoking the Continent of Asia, 1740 (CH 18252021).jpg
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editEnglish: Print, Design for a Cartouche Evoking the Continent of Asia, 1740
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Artist |
Engraved by Gabriel Huquier |
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Title |
English: Print, Design for a Cartouche Evoking the Continent of Asia, 1740 |
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Description |
English: Cartouche with symmetrical decoration: at top center, a crescent encircling two sprays of water; at left, a halberd (a 15th or 16th century weapon with an axe-like handle and steel blade); at right, a quiver. Entire composition framed with bouffant design, acanthus leaves and water. |
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Date |
1740 date QS:P571,+1740-00-00T00:00:00Z/9 |
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Medium | engraving on white laid paper | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Platemark: 24.5 x 18.5 cm (9 5/8 x 7 5/16 in.) Sheet: 34.5 x 24.3 cm (13 9/16 x 9 9/16 in.) |
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institution QS:P195,Q1129820 |
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Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design |
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Accession number |
1921-6-326-9 |
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Credit line | Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source/Photographer | Catalog Photo |
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