Hans Sebald Beham
Misfortune (Das Ungluck)

Misfortune (Das Ungluck)

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Misfortune (Das Ungluck)
ArtistGerman, 1500–1550
CultureGerman
Titles
  • Misfortune (Das Ungluck)
Datec. 1541
PlaceGermany
MediumEngraving on laid paper, state I/IV
DimensionsPlate/Sheet: 3 1/8 × 2 1/16 in. (7.9 × 5.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Marjorie G. and Evan C. Horning
Object number83.308
Current Location
The Audrey Jones Beck Building
204 Tatkon Gallery
On view

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Department
Prints and Drawings
Object Type
ProvenanceAlcide Donnadieu (1791-1861), London (Lugt 724)
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
verso bottom right in pencil: HIXX; center: 141[illegible] state
printed upper left on plate: I-s-B
printed top edge of plate: INFORTUNIUM
verso bottom right a stamp: LM

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