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Thomas Medland after Christian-Gottlieb Geissler
Sheep by coast, antique colour aquatint engraving, circa 1800

1800

About the Item

Sheep by coast. Colour etching, circa 1800. 20cm by 26cm (sheet) 16cm by 20cm (platemark)
  • Creator:
    Thomas Medland after Christian-Gottlieb Geissler
  • Creation Year:
    1800
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.88 in (20 cm)Width: 10.24 in (26 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Faint soiling on right edge of the sheet.
  • Gallery Location:
    Melbourne, AU
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: VW7841stDibs: LU124427450532

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