Identification title(s): female personification of theoretics / reflection. Theoretics / reflection (title on object). Object type: print object number: rp-p-1878-a-2124. Inscriptions / marks: collector's mark, verso bottom center, stamped: lugt 2228 inscription, verso top, handwritten in ink: 'this picture is printed on the cover of issues by j. Jelgerhuis'. Description: female personification of theory or reflection, in greek garb. She stands on a round platform and points upwards with her right hand. In her left hand she holds a magnifying glass and on her head she wears a veil, topped with a compass. In the frame surrounding the performance, artists' names are written in wreaths. Manufacture. Manufacturer: printmaker: johannes jelgerhuis (mentioned on object), after own design by: johannes jelgerhuis (mentioned on object). Place of manufacture: northern netherlands. Dating: 1785 - 1836. Physical features: etching. Material: paper technique: etching. Dimensions: plate edge: h 239 mm × w 178 mm. Topic: what: theory; 'theoria' (ripa). Acquisition: purchase january 7, 1878. Date: between 1785 and 1836.
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