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Venus im Meer: P.23-1988

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Venus im Meer
Amor und Psyche

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Klinger, Max

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1988) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

Production date: AD 1880

Note

4 proof illustrations for "Amor und Pysche. Ein Märchen Des Apulejus Aus Dem Lateinischen Von Reinhold Jachmann Illusrtirt In 46 Original-Radirungen Und Ornamentirt Von Max Klinger. E.-F. Opus V...Kupfersdruck Von Fr. Felsing In München München. Theo Stroefer's Kunstverlag. 1880"

Third state

School or Style

German

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Plate Height 215 mm Width 366 mm
Sheet Height 313 mm Width 447 mm

Techniques used in production

Etching

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 19
  • Location: Image lower centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Number

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.23-1988
Primary reference Number: 3166
Singer (Klinger): 68 III/IV
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 8 March 2024 Last processed: Friday 25 October 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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