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19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Cameo embossed view of Notre Dame by E. Strenz, Paris 19th Century. This is one of a series showing famous views and landmarks of Paris printed by A. Janniots Cie, 5 Rue Ste Anastase.

Cameo embossing involves printing the surround of the image, leaving the image itself embossed but not printed.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Cameo embossing
Brief description
Embossed view of the Cathedral of Notre Dame, Paris, by E. Strenz, France, 19th century.
Physical description
This intricate cameo embossed view of Notre Dame is framed by a thin embossed border. Below the central image is the embossed text NOTRE-DAME, with leaf motif edging.
Dimensions
  • Height: 19.1cm
  • Width: 14.9cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'E.STRENZ .GRAVEUR / DEPOSE / PARIS' (Embossed below the central image)
  • IMP A. JANNIOTS CIE 5 RUE STE ANASTASE (White text below central image)
Summary
Cameo embossed view of Notre Dame by E. Strenz, Paris 19th Century. This is one of a series showing famous views and landmarks of Paris printed by A. Janniots Cie, 5 Rue Ste Anastase.

Cameo embossing involves printing the surround of the image, leaving the image itself embossed but not printed.
Collection
Accession number
E.453-1998

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Record createdNovember 2, 2005
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