Artist: Jean-Charles Delafosse (France, 1734-1789), after.
Intermediate draftsman: Louis Germain (France, 1733 - c. 1791).
Engraver: Johann Georg Hertel (Germany, 1700 - 1775).
Title: Cartouche with guns.
Signed, Titled, Numbered, and Dated in plate: Germain, del. No. 138. I. G. Hertel. exc: A.V. [No] 3. This inscription is cut off, except [No] 3. We include this text for reference purposes only.
Dimensions: 7" x 9 5/8". Backing sheet 11 1/2" x 15 5/8".
Publisher: Johann Georg Hertel (I), Augsburg.
Date: 1771 - 1775.
Materials and Techniques: etching on laid paper pasted onto the backing sheet at the upper corners.
Watermark: yes.
Mat and Frame: backing sheet.
Provenance: The Estate of George "Yorgo" Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute, and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, from 1965-2000.
Condition: Trimmed to image. The lettering is cut off and is here for reference only. The signs of aging are appropriate for the time. A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Art Movements, Periods & Schools: French School XVIII C. German School XVIII C.