Silhouettes of husband and wife, with eight children, said to represent the Von Baer family
Artwork Details
- Title: Silhouettes of husband and wife, with eight children, said to represent the Von Baer family
- Date: late 18th century
- Culture: probably German
- Medium: Glass, reverse-painted and gilt (verre églomisé); gilt wood frame
- Dimensions: 18 1/2 x 13 1/8 in. (47 x 33.3 cm.)
- Classification: Glass
- Credit Line: Bequest of Mary Martin, 1938
- Object Number: 38.145.33
- Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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