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1936-649, Print
The Dutch Officers upon Guard
1936-649, Print

The Dutch Officers upon Guard

DateCa. 1750
After work by Cornelis Troost
Engraver Richard Purcell (pseudonym C. Corbutt)
Maker Robert Sayer (1725 - 1794)
OriginEngland, London
MediumMezzotint and line engraving on laid paper
Dimensions11" x 15" overall (9 3/8") 9 7/8" x 13 3/4" plate
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1936-649
DescriptionLower margin reads: "C. Troost pinx./ C. Corbut fecit./ The DUTCH OFFICERS upon GUARDS/ CORPS de GARDE des OFFICERS HOLLANDOIS./ London, printed for Rob.t Sayer, Printseller, near Serjeanto Inn, Fleet Street."
Label TextA print depicting a gaurdroom.Two of the men are smoking and another is reading a piece of paper; the room is large and baroque architectural style; one man stands in front of a fireplace in the corner, while another man lights his pipe with a hot coal from the fire; two men sit at a table nearby playing cards, while another looks at a map (nailed to the wall) of England.