early 18th century (made)
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An engraving depicting designs for four cartouches. The lower design depicts a battle scene with canons, canon balls and flames. Amongst the flames are men struggling and falling. Above this is a cartouche depicting satyrs holding up an animal skin.
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Materials and techniques | Engraving |
Brief description | Print, one of six designs for ornamental cartouches, forming set No. 56 of a series, engraving, Germany, early 18th century |
Physical description | An engraving depicting designs for four cartouches. The lower design depicts a battle scene with canons, canon balls and flames. Amongst the flames are men struggling and falling. Above this is a cartouche depicting satyrs holding up an animal skin. |
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Bibliographic reference | Victoria & Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1928. London: HMSO, 1929 |
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Accession number | E.353-1928 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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