Designs for the Lids or Insides of Tobacco Boxes (2)
Rectangular design for the decoration of a tobacco box. A central compartment contains an image of a man and woman sitting in nature. The decorative frame surrounding this image is characterized by two candelabras on either side of the compartment and a garland along the top.
Artwork Details
- Title: Designs for the Lids or Insides of Tobacco Boxes (2)
- Artist: Elias Baeck (German, Laybach 1679–1747 Augsburg)
- Artist: Gottfried Pfautz (German, Ulm 1687/88–1760 Augsburg)
- Publisher: Albrecht Schmidt (German, active in Augsburg, 18th century (first half))
- Date: ca. 1710–30
- Medium: etching
- Dimensions: Plate: 3 5/16 x 4 5/8 in. (8.4 x 11.8 cm)
- Classifications: Prints, Ornament & Architecture
- Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund 1949
- Object Number: 49.20.30(2)
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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