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Endpaper with Twenty-One Standing Figures

German 18th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a print of a grid containing various human figures. It features a meticulously organized grid with several rectangular sections, each containing an individual human figure dressed in a variety of costumes or roles. Each figure is accompanied by a label below, written in a script style. The figures are depicted in a gold or yellowish tone against a deep green background, creating a striking contrast. The border of the grid is adorned with intricate designs.

Artwork Details

Medium
woodcut in gold metallic ink on hand-washed blue-green paper
Dimensions
14204 × 10652 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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