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Print (Steel engraving)
SANTA MARIA DELLA SALUTE/ in Venice
B. Metzeroth, North American Bibiliographic Institution
1841-1860
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator/Artist/Maker
B. Metzeroth (Engraver)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (wove)
Museum Object Number
1976.0282.002
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Miss Aileen M. du Pont
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Object Number
1976.0282.002
Object Name
Print (Steel engraving)
Title
SANTA MARIA DELLA SALUTE/ in Venice
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator (Role)
B. Metzeroth (Engraver); North American Bibiliographic Institution (Publisher)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Secondary Place of Origin
Germany; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Print probably originally published in Germany. It was a practice among mid-19th century American printers to import European plates for reprinting in the United States.
Date
1841-1860
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower right beneath image
Inscription: Stahlstich v. B. Metzeroth
Type: Inscription
Location: Bottom center
Inscription: Philadelphia: N.A.B.I
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Building view
- City view
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (wove)
Techniques
- Engraved
- Etched
Dimensions (inches)
6.54 (H) x 8.68 (W) x 4.32 (Image H) x 5.5 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
16.62 (H) x 22.05 (W) x 10.97 (Image H) x 14 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
H at right. W below top. Plate: 6.8 in. (17.3 cm). Plate W: 4.8 in. (12.1 cm).
Publisher Summary
North American Bibiliographic Institution
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
Publisher Name
North American Bibiliographic Institution
Edition State
II or later
Edition Notes
Alteration of plate is indicated by the abraded area below image at left.