Caption

Plate - Tatar envoys swear an alliance, illustration to 'Historical Songs' by JU Niemcewicz; Frenzel, Johann Gottfried Abraham (1782–1855), graphic artist; Sulkowska, Ewa (1786–1824), graphic artist; 1816; graphic plate; height 13.9 cm, width 17.2 cm

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A39_304

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Rights managed

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78.9Mb (12.9Mb) / 20.0in x 15.3in / 6000 x 4597 (300dpi)

Keywords

Plate - Tatar envoys swear alliance illustration Historical Songs JU Niemcewicz Frenzel Johann Gottfried Abraham 1782–1855 graphic artist Sulkowska Ewa 1786–1824 1816 graphic plate height 13.9 cm width 17.2 cm worn rectangular metal plate rounded corners rests dark background showing etched scene center surrounded broad uneven border plate surface displays patina warm coppery browns tan beige muted orange darker brown spots smudges areas deeper rust- purple near edges etched central scene depicts group people period clothing gathered beneath tree visible branches leaves figures standing slightly bent holding curved objects long staffs small figure near front appearing reach downward etching lines create darker brown muted grayish tones lighter metal border exhibits scratches scuffs blotches subtle gradients color pale beige richer brown corners plus couple small dark spots faint stain deeper reddish-brown near edge.