Description
A satirical engraving showing monkeys mimicking humans in educational activities, exploring science, art, and music.
Made by after an anonymous artist.
Medium: Etching / engraving on hand-laid (verge) paper. Watermark: Circular watermark.
Sheet size: 22.5 x 18 cm (8.86 x 7.09 inch). Image size: 18.5 x 15.5 cm. (7.28 x 6.1 inch).
Condition: good, given age. Some soiling; tiny pinholes; tears in top and bottom margin, backed; old vertical fold line visible on rear. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
MONKEYS, SATIRE, EDUCATION, SCIENCE, MUSIC, ART, GENRE PRINT, HUMOR | PCO-EXPO-9
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
From the series “‘t Aapenspel in de Werelt,” published by Leonard Schenk, c. 1720.
Reference: Frederik Muller, 3697a: ‘Latere uitgave van Schenk van oudere platen welligt (…) door [Matthijs] Pool [1670-1732] gegraveerd.’.
Biography engraver: Mattys Pool (1670-1732), Dutch engraver and publisher, active in Amsterdam, known for satirical prints.
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