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Sheet with a pattern of humorous figures between scrolls and ribbons
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Sheet with a pattern of humorous figures between scrolls and ribbons

anonymous · c. 1700 - c. 1850 · relief printing; gold leaf; stijfselverf; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Sheet with a pattern of various humorous figures, birds, and animals among scrolls with floral bouquets in vases and ribbon work. Top left two figures on either side of a steaming kettle, middle right a sphinx. Half of a cover.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
wrapperbrocade papersphinx (lion/woman)'Sfinge' (Ripa)vase ~ ornament
Credit lineBlad met patroon van humoristische figuren tussen ranken en bandwerk. c. 1700 - c. 1850. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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