Two Fencers from Angelo, "L'Ecole des Armes"
Artist
William Wynne Ryland
(British, 1732–1783)
Artistafter
James Gwyn
(England)
Date1763
Mediumcolor engraving
Dimensions49 × 61 × 2.5 cm (19 5/16 × 24 × 1 in.)
ClassificationsPrints
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Collecion
Object number2014.599
DescriptionEngraving depicting two men demonstrating fencing position from plate 9 of "L'Ecole des Armes, avec l'explication générale des principales attitudes et positions concernant l'Escrime" by Angelo.ProvenanceGift to Museum from James and Carol W. Baird (Petersham, MA) on March 29, 2000. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
On View
Not on viewWilliam Wynne Ryland
1781