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C1820
The Carver of stopples of cork.
Early German engraving showing artisans hand making corks for the wine industry.
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S/N: BFKI-1259-WINE–186985
(DRW07)
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Full Title:
The Carver of stopples of cork.
Date:
C1820
Condition:
In good condition, minor repaired tear on bottom right border.
Technique:
Copper engraving with original hand colouring.
Image Size:
152mm
x 210mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1820
Description:
Early German engraving showing artisans hand making corks for the wine industry.
Friedrich Johann Justin Bertuch (1747 - 1822)
Bertuch was a successful entrepreneur and a man of the Age of Enlightenment Bertuch had been orphaned at the age of15 and lived with his uncle. He pursued an education in theology and law eventually became a publisher and the largest employer in his home town of Weimar. This image is from the first pictorial encyclopedia for children Bilderbuch fur Kinderwhich was a landmark in educational publishing.
