Vaas en griffioenen 1775 - 1797
nicolasxavierwillemin
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pencil drawn
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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watercolor
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historical font
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columned text
"Vaas en griffioenen" (Vase and Griffins) is an etching by Nicolas Xavier Willemin, dated 1775-1797. The artwork depicts a classical urn, with winged griffins positioned at its base. The etching is part of Willemin's series "Recueil de Vases, d’Ornements & de Figures Antiques" (Collection of Vases, Ornaments, and Antique Figures), showcasing the enduring influence of ancient Greek and Roman design on 18th-century art. The artwork is held in the Rijksmuseum, Netherlands.
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