Johann Rudolf Huber (1668 – 1748) was a famous Swiss portrait artist.
Johann Rudolph (Rudolf) Schellenberg (1740 - 1806) was a Swiss artist and engraver, the grandson of Johann Rudolf Huber.
Titled in the plate: Bourgeoise allant à un enterrement. 12. The typewritten label on the back of the engraving: Unknown F1168 Bourgeoise allant a un enterrement.
Materials and Techniques: Engraving on wove paper. Gilded contemporary frame.
Provenance: To be said Heinz Estate. All prints of this set are framed uniformly and bear the identical collector's label on the back.
Dimensions: Image approximately 6 1/2" x 4". Sheet approximately 9 1/4" x 6 1/4". Framed approximately 10" x 7".
Condition: Stains, foxing. Partial loss of gilding on the frame. Unexamined outside of frame.
Publication: Recueil De XXIV Differens Costumes De La Ville Et Du Canton De Basle choisis dans divers etats de la societe sur la fin du XVIIe. Siecle. Graves d'apres les dessins de J. R. Huber par J. R. Schellenberg, Publie par Cretien de Mechel, Graveur, & Membre de diverses Academies. A Basle. M. DCC. XCVIII. Plate 12. Bourgeoise en grand deuil allant à un enterrement.