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Design for an altar

Architectural Print
c. 1740-60 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Design for a rococo altar


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleDesign for an altar (generic title)
Materials and techniques
engraving
Brief description
Franz Xaver Habermann, 1 of 4 numbered plates, designs for altars in the rococo style. Augsburg, c. 1740-60.
Physical description
Design for a rococo altar
Dimensions
  • Height: 12.75in
  • Width: 7.5in
Bibliographic references
  • Guilmard, D., Les Maîtres Ornemanistes, Paris, 1880-1881, p. 439, 76.
  • Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1926, London: Board of Education, 1927.
Collection
Accession number
E.1176-1926

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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