Author(s):
bosse, abraham (tours, between 1602 and 1604 - paris, between 14–02–1676 and 16–2–1676), engraver
bosse, abraham (tours, between 1602 and 1604 - paris, between 14–02–1676 and 16–2–1676), designer
le blond, jean 1er (in 1666), editor
other title: the four parts of the world: america (dummy title)
dating in century: mid-17th century
type(s) of object(s): graphic arts, print
name(s): print
materials and techniques: etching
dimensions - artwork:
height: 21. 6cm
width: 14. 4cm
description:
plate 4 of a series of four plates entitled "the four parts of the world". Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
letter - on the front, bottom, from left to right, printed in ink: "l'ameriqve. "; "the blond excuses with privilege du roy. ". Legend - on the front, at the bottom, printed in ink, verses: "in the isles that i have the earth is always green, / and there is not under the sky such a charming lord; // also since the time that i was discovered, / everyone has been courting me. ". Stamp - on the front, bottom left in black ink: "carnavalet"
stamp - on the front, bottom right, in red ink: "ville / de / paris" (cf. Lugt suppl. 2012c). Collector's mark - on the front, lower right, in purple ink: "legs amedee berger 1881 / ville / de / paris"
watermark
inventory number - on the front, bottom right, in ink: "r. G:141"
iconographic description:
allegory of america. Female figure carrying a spear. Corset. Feathers. Hat. Landscape. Themes / subjects / places represented:
allegorical scene
mode of acquisition: legacy
name of donor, testator, seller: berger, amédée
date of acquisition: 1881
institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris
inventory number: g. 141
part of:
the four parts of the world. Unknown date
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