Einige Vases mit modernen Einfassungen unterschiedl Liebhabern u: Künstlern zu Dienst
Engraving
ca. 1724 - 50 (published)
ca. 1724 - 50 (published)
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This engraving by Jacob Gottlieb Thelot after a design by Christian Friedrich Rudolph shows a ewer or a vase from the mid 18th century. It is typical of the Rococo style of the time characterised by light, elaborate decoration. It utilises shapes inspired by nature such as the snail-like shell forms seen here, as well as plant motifs, curves and counter-curves.
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Title | Einige Vases mit modernen Einfassungen unterschiedl Liebhabern u: Künstlern zu Dienst (Suite title) |
Materials and techniques | Engraving and etching |
Brief description | Christian Friedrich Rudolph and Jeremias Wolf (after), 1 of 4 plates, including title plate and duplicate, from the suite of 6 designs for vases entitled 'Einige Vases mit modernen Einfassungen unterschiedl Liebhabern u: Künstlern zu Dienst'. German, c. 1724-50. |
Physical description | Engraving |
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Gallery label | PRINT: A ROCOCO VASE
German, about 1750
Engraving by Jacob Gottlieb Thelot (1708-60) after Christian Friedrich Rudolph (1692-1754).
Published in Ausburg
From about 1730 Rococo designers developed the distorted baroque vase shapes of the previous century. |
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Summary | This engraving by Jacob Gottlieb Thelot after a design by Christian Friedrich Rudolph shows a ewer or a vase from the mid 18th century. It is typical of the Rococo style of the time characterised by light, elaborate decoration. It utilises shapes inspired by nature such as the snail-like shell forms seen here, as well as plant motifs, curves and counter-curves. |
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Accession number | 29976:7 |
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Record created | July 12, 2005 |
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