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432 - F. CARSTENS (1762–1798), Traditional and Modern Costumes, Etching
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F. CARSTENS (1762–1798), Traditional and Modern Costumes, Etching Friedrich Christian Carstens (1762–1798): Old and New Costumes, Toga and Councilor, 18th century, Etching Technique: Etching and aquatint on paper, mounted on paper Inscription: Inscribed in pencil at the bottom left on the backing sheet: “alte und neue Kleidertracht von Fried. Christ. Carstens.” Date: 18th century Description: Four separate sheets feature etchings or aquatint etchings depicting four full-figure figures. At the top is a gentleman wearing the toga of a Roman senator and a woman in ancient costume with a wrinkled robe. Below is a sturdily built man in the dark attire of an 18th-century North German merchant or councilor, wearing a ruff and a hat. Next to him is his devout wife in a bourgeois dress, holding a rosary. Keywords: 18th century, Classicism, Fashion, Germany, Size: Paper: 25.6 cm x 15.2 cm (10.1 x 6 in), additional specifications: Mounting sheet: 25.6 x 15.2 cm, sheets: approx. 11.5 x 7.5 cm each Condition: Good condition. The paper is slightly discolored due to its age. Slightly creased at the corners and slightly wavy due to mounting with liquid glue. The illustration is in very good condition overall.
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50th Timed Auction: Old Master and 19th-Century Prints, Drawings, and Oil PaintingsAuction house
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