Cartoon for cotton printing: Les Quatre Élements, B. M. Lebert, 1759–1836, Hartmann et Fils, (Munster, France), Graphite on cream-colored paper, mounted, The design is composed of four vignettes separated by wreaths, showing: upper left, Apollo and Daphne (personifying Ai); lower left, Jupiter and an eagle (personifying Fire); upper right, a river god (personifying Water); lower right, Deucalion and Pyrrha (personifying Earth). Vertical strips separate the scenes in pairs, and include trophies symbolizing the elements. Wreaths encircle the vignettes showing Air and Earth., Munster, France

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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