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Collection of 12 copper engravings, some hand colored, with German captions.

Accession number
PML 250633
Published
ca. 1750-1800
Credit line
Bequest of Julia P. Wightman, 1994.
Notes
Consists of 12 untitled copper engravings depicting aristocractic figures, frequently couples, in various scenes; each engraving accompanied by a German caption. 7 of the plates are hand-colored.
First plate attributed to: "Joh. Georg Schmidt, Kupferstecher, in Braunschweig auf der Höhc. 1758." Second plate attributed to: "Ant. Aug. Beck. H of Kupferstecher, in Braunschweig auf der Höhc. 1768." Other plates not attributed.
Description
1 v. ([12] leaves of plates) : engravings (some hand colored) ; 82 x 53 mm
Provenance
From the library of Julia P. Wightman.
Binding
Contemporary brown leather with gilt-stamped borders on covers.
Classification
Department