Georg Friedrich Schmidt and Ch. F. Voss
Opening vignette for the Life of the Elector (called “Achilles”) of Brandenburg
1767
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- Artist: Georg Friedrich Schmidt
- Artist: Ch. F. Voss
Opening vignette for the Life of the Elector (called “Achilles”) of Brandenburg
1767
Physical Qualities
Etching and engraving, Sheet: 137 x 171 mm. (5 3/8 x 6 3/4 in.)
Plate: 87 x 145 mm. (3 7/16 x 5 11/16 in.)
Image: 78 x 136 mm. (3 1/16 x 5 3/8 in.)
Portfolio/Series
Page 19 from Frederick the Great, Mémoires de Brandebourg, 3 Vols. (Berlin: Ch. F. Voss, 1767)
Credit Line
Garrett Collection
Object Number
1946.112.7629
Inscribed: Recto: in image, lower center, in plate "Albert / l'Achille."; below image, lower center, printed "ALBERT / SURNOMMÉ L'ACHILLE." Verso: upper center in brown ink "109-11"; upper center in graphite "109-11-"; lower left in graphite diamond with "12390"; lower right in graphite "200"; lower right in graphite "13/6"
Markings: CM: Claghorn; Garrett
