Object Details
Artist
Martin Engelbrecht, German, 1684–1756
Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
Six figures in histrionic poses in a setting of arches and porticoes with columns in blue. At back, a fountain and pool in a formal garden. F has a garden scene with fountains, ramps and buildings on back. Right edge of each section taped to folding cardboard mount of which g and h are cross members.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. James Ward Thorne
Date
1730–50
Accession Number
1937-38-9-a
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
Type
toys & games
Object Name
Peep-show
Type
Peep-show
Medium
Engraving, brush and watercolor on paper
Dimensions
9.5 x 15 cm (3 3/4 x 5 7/8 in.)
made in
Augsburg, Germany
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Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
chndm_1937-38-9-a