J. MEIL (1733-1805), Miniatures with putti and old man, Copper engraving

Johann Wilhelm Meil (1733 Altenburg - 1805 Berlin): Miniatures with putti and old man, 18th century, Copper engraving

Technique: Copper engraving on Paper

Date: 18th century

Description: The depictions show a sleeping young boy lying under a wooden fence. In the centre a young, naked boy sitting on a small bridge. His right arm resting on a wooden cross, a hobbyhorse can be seen next to the boy. The lower illustration shows an old man with a long robe and a bonnet burning a book in a fire in front of him.

Keywords: 18th century, Classicism, Portraits, Germany,
Dimensions: Paper: 24,8 cm x 20,3 cm (9,8 x 8 in), Depiction: 3,3 cm x 5,0 cm (1,3 x 2 in) Artist Name: Johann Wilhelm Meil (1733 Altenburg - 1805 Berlin) Medium: Copper engraving Notes: Differential taxation according to §25a UStG, art objects/special regulation. VAT for the artwork purchase price is not shown on the invoice. (VAT: Margin Scheme). A buyer's premium of 25% will be charged on all purchases. The buyer's premium includes VAT, but is not shown on the invoice.

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Condition: Good condition. Pale foxing and discolouration all over. The corners of the sheet are bumped, partly with crease mark.