Ignatius a Born Eqs.
Henr. Fuger pinx. Vin Kininger inc. Viennae. 1790. Rare mezzotint, sheet 375 x 290mm (14¾ x 11½"). Trimmed within plate at bottom. Small margins on 3 sides. Oval half-length portrait of Austrian mineralogist and metallurgist, Ignaz von Born (1742-91). He is seated at desk, wearing a cloak, holding papers in his left hand, his right hand to forehead. There is a relief or painting at left featuring a four breasted woman, possibly a representation of Diana (Artemis) of Ephesus.
[Ref: 61610] £320.00