ca. 1681-1733 (made)
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Engraved scene of Diane and Actaeon (Actéon) within an elaborate decorative frame of curtain drapes, surrounded by acanthus scroll decorations, fish-head and shell and 'treasure' motifs and cupids, pasted into a vellum-bound record book of an early 18th century English engraver of goldsmiths' work.
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Materials and techniques | Engraving |
Brief description | Engraving pasted into a Record book belonging to an English engraver of goldsmiths' work; ca. 1710, England. |
Physical description | Engraved scene of Diane and Actaeon (Actéon) within an elaborate decorative frame of curtain drapes, surrounded by acanthus scroll decorations, fish-head and shell and 'treasure' motifs and cupids, pasted into a vellum-bound record book of an early 18th century English engraver of goldsmiths' work. |
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Credit line | Purchased through the Hugh Phillips Bequest |
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Accession number | E.3:171-2003 |
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Record created | April 1, 2009 |
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