Africa four continents (series title) Under an arch of seed beads is an ostrich . In the distance, a palm tree and a pyramid. The arch is surrounded by birds, insects, weapons and a sickle. Top left 162 genummerd. Manufacturer : printmaker Philipp Andreas Degmair (listed property) to drawing: Johann Baur (listed building) publisher Martin Engelbrecht (listed property) provider of privilege unknown (listed property) Place manufacture: Augsburg Dating 1719 - 1749 Physical features: etching material: paper Technique: etching dimensions: plate edge: h 185 mm × W 238 mm Subject: Africa represented
Africa four continents (series title) Under an arch of seed beads is an ostrich . In the distance, a palm tree and a pyramid. The arch is surrounded by birds, insects, weapons and a sickle. Top left 162 genummerd. Manufacturer : printmaker Philipp Andreas Degmair (listed property) to drawing: Johann Baur (listed building) publisher Martin Engelbrecht (listed property) provider of privilege unknown (listed property) Place manufacture: Augsburg Dating 1719 - 1749 Physical features: etching material: paper Technique: etching dimensions: plate edge: h 185 mm × W 238 mm Subject: Africa represented allegorically; 'Africa' (Ripa) walker and runner birds: ostrichrocaille ornament insect pyramid (historical grave form)
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Photo credit: © Art World / Alamy / Afripics
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