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Hieronymus Sperling
Allegory of the Sun (?)18th century

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Engraving on cream paper with rococo cartouche enclosing a globe, crossed light beams, a solar eclipse, erupting cone, and winged figures, with Latin banners and verse below

Hieronymus Sperling, Allegory of the Sun (?), 18th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. Irene Salinger in memory of her father, Adolph Stern, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Hieronymus Sperling
Title
Allegory of the Sun (?)
Place Made
Germany
Date Made
18th century
Medium
Engraving
Dimensions
Sheet: 14 × 9 1/8 in. (35.56 × 23.18 cm) Image: 10 3/8 × 6 1/8 in. (26.35 × 15.56 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Irene Salinger in memory of her father, Adolph Stern
Accession Number
54.89.193
Classification
Prints
Collecting Area
Prints and Drawings