François de Cuvilliés the Elder, Belgian, active Germany, 1695 - 1768 Search this
Print Maker:
Carl Albert von Lespilliez, German, 1723 - 1796 Search this
Publisher:
François de Cuvilliés the Elder, Belgian, active Germany, 1695 - 1768 Search this
Medium:
Engraving and etching on laid paper
Dimensions:
38.9 x 25.4 cm (15 5/16 x 10 in.)
Platemark: 34.4 x 20.8 cm (13 9/16 x 8 3/16 in.)
Object Name:
Bound print
Type:
Bound print
Made in:
Munich, Germany
Date:
1738–45
Catalogue Status:
Research in Progress
Description:
Large rocaille-framed cartouche depicting two putti holding a staff with helmet, above, winged figure blowing horn. Left, plant bearing fruit topped with putto holding helmet and axe with escutcheon, leading to curled branches, some of which turn into geometrical trellis-like design. Right of cartouche, stairs with wall and vase.