420 - J. SCHELLENBERG (*1740), Picture Academy for Young People, Plate XXXVII, 1784, Etching

J. SCHELLENBERG (*1740), Picture Academy for Young People, Plate XXXVII, 1784, Etching Johann Rudolf Schellenberg (1740 Basel - 1806 Töß near Winterthur): Picture Academy for Young People, Plate XXXVII, 1784, Etching Technique: Etching on Paper Inscription: Lower right signed in the printing plate: "Schellenberg del. et sc.". Date: 1784 Description: From the plate volume of the multi-volume work "Bilder-Akademie für die Jugend", to which Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, Gottfried Chodowiecki, Johann Ulrich Schellenberg and other illustrators contributed. Page divided into several small fields with miniatures on various themes such as allegories, ancient fables, historical events or scenes from mythology and literature, as well as encyclopaedic representations for the education of youth. Source: Johann Sigmund Stoy (1745 Nuremberg-1808 Nuremberg) Bilder-Akademie für die Jugend, 1784, No. 37 | Book, Mythology, Genre, Science, Politics Keywords: Allegory, Mythology, Fable, Craft, Astronomy, Science, Animals, Fairy tale, Illustrations, Religion, Reformation, Baptism, 18th century, Classicism, Religious, Germany, Size: Paper: 22,9 cm x 31,8 cm (9 x 12,5 in), Plate: 20,7 cm x 28,0 cm (8,1 x 11 in) Condition: Rather good condition. Slightly foxed on all sides and somewhat soiled on the margins. The corners of the sheet are minimally bumped. The upper right corner of the sheet is folded. Along the lower edge of the sheet single minimal marginal tears. Rubbed on the lower right margin. Restored marginal tear at upper left.