Description: '"MAI. MAY." AND "FRANC. HEISSIG CATH. SCULPT ET EXCUD. AUG. VIND."'A young boy dressed in late 18th-century attire is depicted holding a flower in one hand while another flower, potted, sits next to him on a table. The boy is likely an allegory for the month of May, symbolizing growth and the blooming of flowers. He is portrayed in a naturalistic style, and the print is colored by hand in shades of blue, green, and yellow. Made by Franciscus Heissig after own design. Medium: Mezzotint engraving with hand-coloring on hand laid (verge) paper. Sheet size: 23.2 x 33 cm (9.13 x 12.99 inch). Image size: 18.7 x 29.2 cm. (7.36 x 11.5 inch). Condition: good, given age. Light creasing and soiling. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. ALLEGORY, MAY, MONTH, FRANCISCUS HEISSIG, AUGSBURG, 18TH CENTURY, FLOWERS, ENGRAVING | PCO-E21-11 BACKGROUND INFORMATION Published by Franciscus Heissig in Augsburg, late 18th century. Biography engraver: Franciscus Heissig (fl.1770) was a German engraver and publisher based in Augsburg. He produced works featuring allegorical and decorative subjects, as well as portraits.
Price: 203 USD
Location: 6611BX
End Time: 2025-01-14T11:00:11.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Date of Creation: Pre-1800
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Subject: Seasons
Height (Inches): 12.99
Width (Inches): 9.13
Print Surface: Paper
Type: Print
Artist: Franciscus Heissig
Material: Mezzotint
Year of Production: c.1770
