Ornamental border with figural scenes [possibly a Penmanship sheet]

January 1778

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This print includes a rococo style frame with scenes at the corners showing male and female figures meeting, reading a document, and gathered around tables. A vase at lower center within a frame of leaves is signed with the artist's name on the base. A center rondel and reserved area above are left blank for hand-written text.

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Title: Ornamental border with figural scenes [possibly a Penmanship sheet]
Artist: Hermanus Numan (Dutch, Ezinge 1744–1820 Amsterdam)
Published in: London
Date: January 1778
Medium: Etching, hand-colored
Dimensions: Sheet: 16 9/16 × 13 1/8 in. (42 × 33.3 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: Purchase, Harry G. Friedman Bequest, 1967
Object Number: 67.539.162
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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