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Object Type
print
Museum number
1840,0314.68
Description
Portrait of Maria Antonia of Saxony, bust-length, in oval medallion tied to a pyramid-shaped monument with a ribbon; below the portrait, attributes of the arts; terrace and trees in the background; finished state, with letter. 1765 Etching
Producer name
Print made by:
Antoine de Marcenay de Ghuy
After:
Maria Antonia of Saxony
School/style
French
Production date
1765
Materials
paper
Technique
etching
Dimensions
Height:
225 millimetres
Width:
155 millimetres
$Inscriptions
Curator's comments
The plate is kept in an album, see 1840,0314.1 for comment.
Bibliographic references
Le Blanc 1854-89 / Manuel de l'Amateur d'Estampes 1550-1820
(19)
Firmin-Didot 1875-77 / Les graveurs de portraits en France catalogue raisonné de la collection des portraits de l' École Française
(1439)
Location
Not on display
Associated names
Portrait of:
Maria Antonia of Saxony
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Colnaghi
Acquisition date
1840
Department
Prints and Drawings
Registration number
1840,0314.68