Book of escutcheons and cartouches
Print
18th century (engraved)
18th century (engraved)
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Engraving. Design of a blank oval-shaped shield draped in a cloth in a landscape setting surrounded by the accoutrements of an artist: palette and brushes, easel and canvas, classical pillar and bust of a female head.
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Materials and techniques | Engraving print on paper |
Brief description | Engraved ornament print designed by Pierre-Philippe Choffard; one of a set of seven from the 'Livre d'Ecussons & Cartels'; Paris, 18th century. |
Physical description | Engraving. Design of a blank oval-shaped shield draped in a cloth in a landscape setting surrounded by the accoutrements of an artist: palette and brushes, easel and canvas, classical pillar and bust of a female head. |
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Accession number | E.521-1991 |
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Record created | March 2, 2009 |
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