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Mr Matthew Buchinger - The Wonderful Little Man of Nuremberg

1869

About the Item

Matthias Buchinger (German: June 2, 1674 – January 17, 1740), sometimes called Matthew Buchinger in English, was a German artist, magician, calligrapher, and performer who was born without hands or feet and was 2'5" (74 cm.) tall Buchinger was especially noted for his micrography, in which illustrations consist of very small text. Lithograph after a stipple engraving by Robert Cooper from Henry Wilson and James Caulfields Book of Wonderful Characters, Memoirs and Anecdotes, of Remarkable and Eccentric Persons in all ages and countries, John Camden Hotten, Piccadilly, London, 1869 Foxing Image: 18.0 x 11.0 cm In conservation mount: measures 31.5 x 25.0cm
  • Creation Year:
    1869
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.09 in (18 cm)Width: 4.34 in (11 cm)
  • More Editions & Sizes:
    1 of 1Price: $129
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  • Gallery Location:
    Bournemouth, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1589215411512

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