Ornament with Female Demon | Harvard Art Museums

Identification and Creation

Object Number: M23593
People: Hans Sebald Beham, German (Nuremberg 1500 - 1550 Frankfurt am Main)
Title: Ornament with Female Demon
Other Titles: Series/Book Title: Suite of Four Ornaments
Classification: Prints
Work Type: print
Date: 1544
Culture: German
Persistent Link: https://hvrd.art/o/252993

Physical Descriptions

Technique

Engraving

Dimensions

2.2 x 5.2 cm (7/8 x 2 1/16 in.)

Inscriptions and Marks

collector's mark: verso, black stamp: Alfred Morrison (Lugt 151)
collector's mark: verso, black stamp: Robert Woods Bliss (Lugt 2004a)

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History: Alfred Morrison, (151).
Robert Woods Bliss, (2004a).
Paul J. Sachs, gift to the donor, Elizabeth Mongan, 1937. The donor reported that this print was given to her by Paul J. Sachs when she had taken 'the print course' from him at Harvard. It is doubtful that she was a regularly enrolled student.

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

State: i/ii
Standard Reference Number: Hollstein, Bartsch 226; Pauli 230

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line: Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Elizabeth Mongan
Accession Year: 1997
Object Number: M23593
Division: European and American Art
Contact: am_europeanamerican@harvard.edu
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