Description
Don Carlos– Hand Colored Costume Engraving Published byFranz Lipperheide, Berlin
A hand-colored engraving titled “Don Carlos, Infant vonSpanien.” The print depicts Don Carlos, Prince of Asturias (1545–1568), shownstanding in formal 16th-century Spanish court dress. He wears a fitteddecorated doublet, short slashed breeches, black hose, a fur-trimmed mantle,ruff collar, and plumed cap. The lower text gives his birth and death dates:“Geb. 3. Juli 1545, gest. 24. Juli 1568.”
This print was issued as part of the costume study seriesBlätter für Kostümkunde, published in Berlin by Franz Lipperheide. The lowermargin reads “Neue Folge. — 33. Blatt.” and “Verlag von Franz Lipperheide inBerlin.”
The print is in fair condition. It shows minor toning,handling marks, and fold marks, with a small tear near the lower right corner.Please refer to the pictures for condition.
Details • Medium: Hand-colored engraving on paper • Publisher: Franz Lipperheide, Berlin • Series: Blätter für Kostümkunde • Title: Don Carlos, Infant von Spanien • Sheet Number: Neue Folge — 33. Blatt • Date: 19th Century • Paper Size: 11.25 × 8 in. • Framing: Unframed • Condition Report: Fair condition; minor toning; handling marks; fold marks;small tear near lower right corner; unframed
Inscriptions: • Center: Don Carlos, Infant von Spanien. • Center below title: Geb. 3. Juli 1545, gest. 24. Juli 1568. • Lower left: Blätter für Kostümkunde. • Lower right: Neue Folge. — 33. Blatt. • Lower center: Verlag von Franz Lipperheide in Berlin.
Disclaimer: I have conducted thorough research to ensure the accuracy and authenticity ofthis work to the best of my ability. However, it is sold as is, with noguarantees or warranties regarding its provenance or historical attribution.
