Vignet til Samuel Richardson "Sir Carl Grandisons Historie" 1780 - 1782

This small engraving, created by Peter Haas between 1780 and 1782, is a vignette for Samuel Richardson's novel "Sir Charles Grandison’s History." Haas, a Danish artist known for his engravings, depicts a scene from the novel, likely featuring two of the main characters. The artwork is housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark, and its small size, measuring only 64mm by 85mm, speaks to its function as an illustration for a book. This type of artwork, a vignette, was popular during the 18th century, offering a visual interpretation of literary works.