Gustus
Print
18th century (made)
18th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
An engraving depicting two men, seated on elaborately carved chairs, wearing cloaks and helmets. One of the men is taking a sip from a goblet whilst the other reaches out towards him. The image is framed by a leafy rococo motif.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Gustus (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Engraving on paper |
| Brief description | Print by Martin Engelbrecht, 'Gustus' [taste], plate 4 from a set of 6 showing the Five Senses, engraving, Germany, 18th century |
| Physical description | An engraving depicting two men, seated on elaborately carved chairs, wearing cloaks and helmets. One of the men is taking a sip from a goblet whilst the other reaches out towards him. The image is framed by a leafy rococo motif. |
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| Style | |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'Mart. Engelbrecht exc. A. V. C. Priv. S. C. Maj.' (Inscribed) |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Bibliographic reference | Victoria & Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1928. London: HMSO, 1929 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.475-1928 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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