1520-30 (Made)
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Panel of grotesque ornament. At the centre a sphinx supports a basket of fruit. At the far sides tendrils of foliage climb up to support hatched Vitruvian scrolls. At the top a female mask.
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Materials and techniques | Etching |
Brief description | Anonymous, Plate 4 from set of six panels of grotesque ornament. Italian, 1520-30. Etching. |
Physical description | Panel of grotesque ornament. At the centre a sphinx supports a basket of fruit. At the far sides tendrils of foliage climb up to support hatched Vitruvian scrolls. At the top a female mask. |
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Production | Berliner, 228. |
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Accession number | 19028 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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