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1681

Melchior Küsel after Johann Wilhelm Baur

Associated Names
Melchior Küsel

Artist, German, 1626 - 1683

Johann Wilhelm Baur

Artist After, German, 1607 - 1641

This is a drawing of an ornate architectural scene. The scene includes classical architectural structures with various decorative elements. In the center, there is a plaque with classical text. Above the plaque is a crest surrounded by garlands held by cherubic figures with wings. Large urns with foliage are positioned on either side of the central plaque. In the foreground, there is a decorative fountain with sculptures. Three figures in period clothing are gathered at the bottom, looking towards the central structure. The background features classical architectural buildings.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1975.23.8

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, Vol. II, no. 4, State p.162


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1990

  • Gardens on Paper: Prints and Drawings, 1200-1900, NGA, 1990, no. 52, repro.

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

1990

  • Clayton, Virginia Tuttle. Gardens on Paper: Prints and Drawings, 1200-1900. Exh. cat. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1990: 52.

Wikidata ID

Q65575411

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