Schiller
Print
late eighteenth century (printed)
late eighteenth century (printed)
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| Place of origin |
Print showing the German poet, philosopher, historian, and playwright, Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller (1759-1805) , late eighteenth century. The print featured as part of a series entitled 'Le Monde Dramatique' and is subtitled 'Schiller, Théâtre Allemand'.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Schiller (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Engraving on paper |
| Brief description | Print showing the German poet, philosopher, historian, and playwright, Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller (1759-1805) , late eighteenth century |
| Physical description | Print showing Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller (1759-1805). The print features a full length profile portrait of Schilller who is dressed in a jacket which is partially open at the front to reveal the waistcoat and striped knee breeches he is wearing beneath. He is standing with his right elbow resting on a tree stump and is clasping a rolled scroll in his right hand. His hat is resting on a rock beside him. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'N.A.P. THOMAS' (Signature of artist or engraver, printed in the right hand corner of the print.) |
| Credit line | Gabrielle Enthoven Collection |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | Print showing the German poet, philosopher, historian, and playwright, Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller (1759-1805) , late eighteenth century. The print featured as part of a series entitled 'Le Monde Dramatique' and is subtitled 'Schiller, Théâtre Allemand'. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.491-2015 |
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| Record created | April 20, 2015 |
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