[Allegorical image, Sweden and two Sami men] [graphic].

Found In:

Lewis Walpole Library > [Allegorical image, Sweden and two Sami men] [graphic].


16193794

Description

Title
[Allegorical image, Sweden and two Sami men] [graphic].
Alternative Title
Laponia
Contributor
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764, attributed name.
Published / Created
[1723]
Publication Place
London
Publisher
A. de La Mottraye
Abstract

Obelisk on plinth lettered 'Laponia', decorated with four coins or medals of the Swedish monarchs Gustav Adolf, Christina, Karl Gustav and Karl XI; on either side of the obelisk are two Sami with dead stags at their feet and various weapons and tools, including a canoe, skis and bow and arrow. At the top are the North star and constellations seen in the Northern sky illustrated as big and little bears (Ursa Major and Ursa Minor) and dragon (Draco). At the top left, hanging from the plinth, and below, six numbered details of medals. The monument is described as a Runnar or Runsteenar Stone, North of Hedwick Wall in Sweden in Voyages and travels of A. De La Motraye

Description
Title devised by cataloger.
Added title, publisher, state, and imprint from Paulson.
One of five plates formerly (but no longer, see Paulson 3rd ed.) thought to have been partially the work of Hogarth and engraved for: A. de La Motraye's Travels through Europe, Asia, and into part of Africa.
"T. II."--Upper left corner.
"XXXVII."--Upper right corner.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark; some loss of characters in volume numbering.
On page 19 in volume 1.
Provenance
George Steevens bequeathed this collection to William Windham (1750-1810). At Windham's death, the collection was put up for sale on 20 July 1810 and was bought in by Mrs. Windham at 292 guineas; by descent through the Windham family; Sotheby's, 17 February 1919 to Dyson Perrins for £400; Sotheby's sale including Property of the Late C.W. Dyson Perrins, Esq., 11 June 1959, lot 100 purchased by Maggs Bros. for W.S. Lewis for £1300.
Extent
1 print : sheet 26.3 x 17.8 cm
Edition
[State 1].
Language
English

Collection Information

Repository
Lewis Walpole Library
Call Number
Folio 75 H67 800 v.1 (Oversize)

Subjects, Formats, And Genres

Genre
Illustrations
Constellations
Book illustrations 1723
Engravings England London 1723
Material
engraving ; and laid paper.
Resource Type
still image
Subject (Name)
La Mottraye, Aubry de, approximately 1674-1743.
Subject (Topic)
Sami (European people)
Subjects
La Mottraye, Aubry de, approximately 1674-1743 > Illustrations
Sami (European people)
1723
England > London > 1723
Steevens, George, 1736-1800 > Ownership
Perrins, Charles William Dyson, 1864-1958 > Ownership

Access And Usage Rights

Access
Public
Rights
The use of this image may be subject to the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) or to site license or other rights management terms and conditions. The person using the image is liable for any infringement.

Identifiers

Orbis Record
12680825
Object ID (OID)
16193794

Tools