Vine Ornament with Parrots and Birds
| Title | Vine Ornament with Parrots and Birds |
|---|---|
| Artist | Martin Schongauer German, c. 1430/50-1491 |
| Date | before 1474 15th century |
| Medium | Engraving on ivory laid paper |
| Classification | etching |
| Origin | Germany Germany |
| Holding institution | Art Institute of Chicago |
| Credit line | Bequest of Mrs. Potter Palmer, Jr. |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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“Vine Ornament with Parrots and Birds” is a work by Martin Schongauer German, c. 1430/50-1491, dated before 1474. It is executed in engraving on ivory laid paper and classified as etching. In this archive it sits within the ornithological plates tradition. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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Dated to before 1474. Explore the wider set of works from the 15th century held in the archive.
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