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Gravure en Taille-douce: pl. I

Antonio Baratta after A.-J. de Fehrt

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a workshop interior and engraving tools. The upper section of the illustration shows a detailed interior scene of a workshop where multiple individuals are engaged in various activities related to metal or engraving work. There are large windows letting in light, and various worktables are set up with instruments and papers. Below, the image features an assortment of engraving tools, each meticulously labeled with letters and numbers.

Artwork Details

Date
1771/1779
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3200 × 4972 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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