Plate 11, from "Pieces and ornaments of guns" (Plusieurs Pieces Et Ornements Darquebuzerie...)
Plate 11 of a series of plates of designs of ornaments for gunmakers. This plate shows a flintlock with dolphins, a hunting trophy and a scene depicting the godess Diana on a chariot drawn by stags. There is also a sideplate directly under it representing the same godess with a dog and winged children attendants. On the left side of the plate is a cock with an antique profile medallion. Next to it is a frizzen decorated with a mascaron with a crown and prominent mustache. Under the cock is a cartouche with an antique bust in profile. On the right side of the design is a butt decoration for a long gun and another sideplate.
In 1705, Simonin's first series of designs for gunsmiths was reedited with four plates of designs by De Lacollombe added. This plate was one of the added plates.
In 1705, Simonin's first series of designs for gunsmiths was reedited with four plates of designs by De Lacollombe added. This plate was one of the added plates.
Artwork Details
- Title: Plate 11, from "Pieces and ornaments of guns" (Plusieurs Pieces Et Ornements Darquebuzerie...)
- Series/Portfolio: Pieces and ornaments of guns (Plusieurs Pieces Et Ornements Darquebuzerie...)
- Artist and engraver: De Lacollombe (French, Paris, active ca. 1702–ca. 1736)
- Date: 1705
- Medium: Engraving and etching
- Dimensions: Plate: 7 7/8 × 11 1/8 in. (20 × 28.2 cm)
Sheet: 9 1/2 × 12 3/16 in. (24.1 × 31 cm) - Classifications: Prints, Ornament & Architecture
- Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1923
- Object Number: 27.23.29
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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