Plans and Elevations of Several Country Houses, the First even with a Chinese Roof; Elevation for a Summer House Cropped from No.3; Elevation (section) for a small Country House
Two sections of small country houses, placed next to each other. The left design is based on the pavillons of the house in print no. 3. The house on the right is characterized by its painted decorations above the door, windows and in the cupola.
Artwork Details
- Title: Plans and Elevations of Several Country Houses, the First even with a Chinese Roof; Elevation for a Summer House Cropped from No.3; Elevation (section) for a small Country House
- Artist: Bernhardt Christoph Anckerman (German, 1701–1754 (active))
- Printmaker: Johann August Corvinus (German, Leipzig 1683–1738 Augsburg)
- Publisher: Martin Engelbrecht (German, Augsburg 1684–1756 Augsburg)
- Date: ca. 1730–40
- Medium: Etching
- Dimensions: plate: 11 15/16 x 8 in. (30.4 x 20.3 cm)
- Classifications: Prints, Ornament & Architecture
- Credit Line: Museum Accession
- Object Number: x.13(6)
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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