Sconce Representing Winter, from 'Wand-Leuchter die 4 Jahrseiten vorstellend'

Publisher Martin Engelbrecht German
ca. 1730–56
Not on view
Design for a sconce in the shape of a large rocaille cartouche with three candelabra with candles springing from the bottom of the cartouche. On top of the cartouche the figure in carnival's costume has been added. Below are several other attributes related to Carnival.

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  • Title: Sconce Representing Winter, from 'Wand-Leuchter die 4 Jahrseiten vorstellend'
  • Series/Portfolio: Wand-Leuchter die 4 Jahrseiten vorstellend
  • Publisher: Martin Engelbrecht (German, Augsburg 1684–1756 Augsburg)
  • Date: ca. 1730–56
  • Medium: Etching
  • Dimensions: Plate: 11 9/16 × 7 1/2 in. (29.4 × 19 cm)
  • Classifications: Prints, Ornament & Architecture
  • Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1974
  • Object Number: 1974.619.3(4)
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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