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L'Astronomie. Die Sternmesser-Kunst

Print
18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Astronomy, from a series of prints depicting the seven liberal arts.


Object details

Category
Object type
Titles
  • L'Astronomie. Die Sternmesser-Kunst (assigned by artist)
  • The Seven Liberal Arts (series title)
Materials and techniques
engraving
Brief description
'L'Astronomie. Die Sternmesser-Kunst', from a series of the Seven Liberal Arts, engraving by Jeremias Wachsmuth after design by J. W. Baumgartner
Physical description
Astronomy, from a series of prints depicting the seven liberal arts.
Dimensions
  • Height: 11.125in (Note: average size of series)
  • Width: 7.75in (Note: average size of series)
Dimensions of Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1923, London: Board of Education, 1925
Marks and inscriptions
C. P. S. C. Maj. I. W. Baumgartner inv. et del. Ierem. Wachsmuth sculps. Martin Engelbrecht exc. aug. Vind.
Credit line
From the Rosenheim Collection. Purchased under the Bequest of Captain H. B. Murray
Bibliographic reference
Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1923, London: Board of Education, 1925
Collection
Accession number
E.1026-1923

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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