Provenance

William Mitchell

Australian, died 1908

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The image shows a scene with a slightly elevated perspective, depicting a landscape with a sky above. The horizon is visible with textured clouds filling the upper part of the image. A winged figure is descending from above. The style is detailed and meticulous, resembling an etching or engraving. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of brown and beige. In the foreground, there is a dog standing next to a kneeling figure interacting with the angel. Trees with detailed foliage are also present. In the background, a shepherd is with a flock near simplistic buildings.
Wolf Huber, The Annunciation to Joachim, 1514, pen and brown ink on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.20.6

The Annunciation to Joachim

Wolf Huber · 1514 · pen and brown ink on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1950.20.6

The image shows a portrait of a man in a side profile view. He has a long nose, a subtle mustache, a thin beard along his jawline, and medium-length hair that falls around his ears. He is wearing a wide-brimmed hat with a round, decorative element on the side. The background is plain and neutral.
German 16th century (Augsburg), Portrait of a Man Wearing a Hat with a Medallion, 1520/1540, colored chalks on laid paper, Woodner Collection, 1991.182.4

Portrait of a Man Wearing a Hat with a Medallion

German 16th century (Augsburg) · 1520/1540 · colored chalks on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.182.4

Bibliography

1921

  • Ref Number: 2638
    Lugt, Frits. Les marques de collections de dessins & d'estampes; marques estampillees et ecrites de collections. Amsterdam: Vereenigde drukkerijen, 1921.