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William Martin (1772 - 1851 )

W. MARTIN (1772-1851), Folding picture with three motifs, Copper engraving William Martin (1772 - 1851 ): Folding picture with three motifs, religious and picture story, 19th century, Copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on Paper, mounted on Paper Inscription: At the lower part signed in the printing plate: "W Martin Inventor of Perpetual Motion & Exhibited in the same in[...]". Inscribed in the printing plate: "Unbekannt (18.Jhd), Klappbild mit drei Motiven, Kunstwerk Historisch undefined Druckgraphik Unbekannt (18.Jhd), Klappbild mit drei Motiven, Kunstwerk Historisch undefined 79 Klappbild mit drei Motiven Klappbild mit drei Motiven, Religiös und Bildergeschichte 57 Unbekannt (18. Jahrhundert) Cain the first of men by birth Bring a Offering with his Brother Cain brings the first fruits of the Earth Turn up and see the other. The Lion row'd his flowing main, And curls display his fiery breast He rampant breaks out through disdain Turn up and see a stranger beast. But see what Providence has done The Child is safe the Eagle flown His heart now after Gold doth run Turn down and see what there is shown.". Date: 19th century Description: The painting presents a three-part, horizontally divided composition showing various allegorical scenes. On the left is a figure, apparently engaged in agricultural work, standing next to an altar on which a flame is blazing. In the centre, a powerful lion's tail with a raised mane and open mouth illustrates dynamic expression. On the right, a child is depicted under a large geometric form, presumably a stretched net, in a rural scene. A coat of arms, flanked by two lions facing each other, and text can be found in the lower register. All three motifs can be opened upwards and downwards to reveal further motifs and texts from the narrative. Keywords: Allegory; Composition; Figure; Agriculture; Altar; Flame; Lion; Dynamics; Child; Geometry; Net; Rural; Scene; Crest; Depiction of a lion; Sky; Analogy; Nature; Symbolism; Engraving, 19th century, Romanticism, Religious, United Kingdom, Size: Paper: 12,0 cm x 22,0 cm (4,7 x 8,7 in), additional specification: Unfolded: 23.7 x 22 cm

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William Martin (1772 - 1851 )

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Starting price  150 EUR

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