Légende

Offering the Crown of Sidon to Abdalonymos, Norblin de la Gourdaine, Jean Pierre (1745–1830), graphic artist; Witke-Jezewski, Dominik (1862–1944) (associated). Subject: presentation of a crown to Abdalonymos (fl. 332–312 BC). Date: 1776. Medium: etching with aquatint; print from a graphic plate (graphic matrix). Technique/details: etching with fragments etched with aquatint, main drawing reinforced with a stylus; plate toned by the author before printing. Known states: multiple states with minor differences; final state (state III) shows refined leaves in background, traces of a stylus, halberd heads appearing at left and deeper stylus marks (tree trunks on right). Earlier state I shows a woman by the well raising her right hand; state II shows that hand rubbed with a smoothing pen. Measurements: height 9.0 cm, width 7.1 cm, thickness 0.1 cm. Subject categories/styles: historical/legendary scene, regalia, Polish and French influences, Polish costumes, tributes, rulers' crowns.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A39_010

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80.0Mb (9.0Mb) / 15.5in x 20.0in / 4658 x 6000 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Offering Crown Sidon Abdalonymos Norblin de la Gourdaine Jean Pierre 1745–1830 graphic artist Witke-Jezewski Dominik 1862–1944 associated Subject presentation crown fl 332–312 Bc Date 1776 Medium etching aquatint print graphic plate graphic matrix Technique details fragments etched main drawing reinforced stylus plate toned author printing states multiple states minor differences final state state III refined leaves background traces halberd heads appearing left deeper stylus marks tree trunks right Earlier state I woman well raising right hand state II hand rubbed smoothing pen Measurements height 9.0 cm width 7.1 cm thickness 0.1 cm Subject categories styles historical legendary scene regalia Polish French influences Polish costumes tributes rulers crowns rectangular metal plate worn uneven surface showing mix brown gray dark gray tones areas lighter gray subtle bluish cast surface scratches scuffs smudges patches darker discoloration circular linear marks faint impression- textures margins slightly darker edges rounded corners plate sits pale nearly white background.