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The Seamonster
Details
ALBRECHT DÜRER (1471-1528)
The Seamonster
engraving
circa 1498
on laid paper, watermark Large City Gate (similar to Meder 261 and 264)
a very good, tonal but slightly later impression, probably Meder f
printing with good clarity, depth and some inky relief
trimmed to or just outside the platemark
a repaired paper loss on the woman's feet, some other, smaller defects
Sheet 252 x 192 mm.
The Seamonster
engraving
circa 1498
on laid paper, watermark Large City Gate (similar to Meder 261 and 264)
a very good, tonal but slightly later impression, probably Meder f
printing with good clarity, depth and some inky relief
trimmed to or just outside the platemark
a repaired paper loss on the woman's feet, some other, smaller defects
Sheet 252 x 192 mm.
Provenance
Private Collection, USA; acquired in the 1970s; then by descent; then as a gift to the present owners.
Literature
Bartsch 71; Meder, Hollstein 66; Schoch Mende Scherbaum 21
Brought to you by
Stefano Franceschi
Specialist
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