Plate 6, from "Gantz Neue Inventionen von Rauch und Schnupff Tobacks Dosen"
Ornament print with four designs (originally there were five) for the decoration of various objects. The sheet shows two designs for the decoration of the lids of tobacco boxes; one with a central scene showing a shepherd kneeling before a goddess and the other with a central cartouche showing Jupiter reveiling himself to Semele. Between these two lids are two smaller designs: one for a grip to be attached to a lid with of cupid pointing his bow and arrow at a reclining woman; the second design shows an oval lid with an allegory of love.
Artwork Details
- Title: Plate 6, from "Gantz Neue Inventionen von Rauch und Schnupff Tobacks Dosen"
- Series/Portfolio: Gantz Neue Inventionen von Rauch und Schnupff Tobacks Dosen
- Artist: Johann Jakob Baumgartner (German, 1694–1744)
- Publisher: Johann Jakob Baumgartner (German, 1694–1744)
- Published in: Augsburg
- Date: ca. 1720
- Medium: Etching
- Dimensions: Overall: 6 5/16 x 10 1/2 x 3/16in. (16 x 26.6 x 0.4cm)
Sheet: 3 7/16 x 6 15/16 in. (8.8 x 17.6 cm) - Classifications: Prints, Ornament & Architecture
- Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1942
- Object Number: 42.40.2(6)
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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