Engraving: The Cook and His Wife
1936.03.0003
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Basic Information
Artifact Identification | Engraving: The Cook and His Wife (1936.03.0003) |
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Classification/ Nomenclature |
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Artist/Maker | Durer, Albrecht (c. 1471-1528) |
Geographic Location | |
Period/Date | c. 1496 |
Culture | German |
Physical Analysis
Dimension 1 (Height) | 11.0 cm |
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Dimension 2 (Width) | 7.7 cm |
Dimension 3 (Depth) | <0.1 cm |
Weight | <1 g |
Measuring Remarks | None |
Materials | paper, pigment--ink |
Manufacturing Processes | Printed, Engraved |
Munsell Color Information | waived |
Research Remarks
Published Description | “A Cook and his Wife” shows cook, as indicated by pot and knife, and wife. A bird is on his shoulder. 11.00 cm x 8.00 cm in good condition. |
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Description | N/A |
Comparanda | Christies. "The Cook and his Wife" (Bartsch 84; Meder, Hollstein 85; S.M.S. 13) c. 1496. http://www.christies.com/lotfinder/prints-multiples/albrecht-durer-the-cook-and-his-wife-5460531-details.aspx |
Bibliography | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1eTqU1EMgQ https://www.gallery.ca/en/see/collections/artwork.php?mkey=11782 |
Artifact History
Archaeological Data | N/A |
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Credit Line/Dedication | Purchase |
Reproduction | no |
Reproduction Information | N/A |