Antique Print-PROCLAMATION-TSAR PETER II-RUSSIA-Schenk II-ca. 1750

Peter Alexewitz klyn zoon van wylen Peter de I Kyser van Rusland (?.), same text in latin. – This print shows the Proclamation of Peter II Alexeyevitch as tsar of Russia 1727. People yelling, waving and shouting in front of a balcony. Two dogs barking.

Description

‘Peter Alexewitz klyn zoon van wylen Peter de I Kyser van Rusland (?.), same text in latin.’

Etching / engraving, hand coloured on hand laid paper.
Sheet size: 18,2 x 15,6 cm. (7,2 x 6,1 inch). Image size: 17,2 x 15,2 cm. (6,8 x 6 inch).

Source unknown, to be determined.

Made by ‘Pieter Schenk II’ after ‘Publisher: Pieter Schenk II’. Pieter Schenk II (1693-1775) was a German/Dutch engraver and mapmaker.

Condition: Good, given age. Brownish. On reverse remains of cardborard from attachment in two corners. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Keywords: PROCLAMATION-TSAR PETER II-RUSSIA-ALEXEYEVITCH-YELLING CROWD

RBOS-A6-63 (HE)