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Balthasar Anton Dunker

Capriccio with the Pantheon

Description

Maker

Balthasar Anton Dunker (Swiss, 1746 - 1807)
After Hubert Robert (French, 1733-1808)
Pierre-Francois Basan (French, 1723-1797), publisher

Title

Capriccio with the Pantheon
from the album, Painters' Etchings Illustrated; an English album of original prints assembled in the 19th century
Cabinet du Duc de Choiseul

Year

ca. 1771

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

engraving

Supports

Dimensions

16.1 x 21.5 cm (6 5/16 x 8 7/16 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Lettered within image, LR: "Dunker"; and below image, LL: "Robert pinx"; and LC: "Du Cabinet de M.r le Duc de Choiseul / De la grandeur de 4 pieds 1/2 sur 3 pieds"

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of the Fazzano Brothers

Object Number

84.198.1158.145

Type

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Balthasar Anton Dunker (Swiss, 1746 - 1807)
After Hubert Robert (French, 1733-1808)
Pierre-Francois Basan (French, 1723-1797), publisher
Capriccio with the Pantheon; from the album, Painters' Etchings Illustrated; an English album of original prints assembled in the 19th century; Cabinet du Duc de Choiseul, ca. 1771
engraving; etching
16.1 x 21.5 cm (6 5/16 x 8 7/16 inches)
Gift of the Fazzano Brothers 84.198.1158.145

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