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Radirungen

Caspar Johann Nepomuk Scheuren

National Gallery of Art

This is an image of a vintage book cover. The cover is richly textured brown leather with ornate gold embellishments along the edges and corners. The gold detailing consists of delicate floral and scroll motifs. The leather shows signs of age with scuff marks and imperfections, giving it a weathered feel. The central panel is blank, creating a contrast with the border patterns.

Artwork Details

Date
1842/1846
Medium
complete set of title page, 25 etchings, and cover
Dimensions
9680 × 12674 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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