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Print, Acanthus Leaf and Fretwork Ornament Design

This is a Print. It was designed by Alexis Peyrotte and print maker: Gabriel Huquier and published by Gabriel Huquier. It is dated 1749–61 and we acquired it in 1920. Its medium is etching on laid paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Advisory Council. It is credited Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council.

Its dimensions are

47.8 x 32.7 cm (18 13/16 x 12 7/8 in.)

It is signed

Lettered in plate, lower left: huquier Scul et ex a Paris rüe des Mathurins C.P.R.; lettered lower right: Peyrotte in

It is inscribed

Lettered in plate upper left:A ; numbered upper right 5; Inscribed in graphite, verso: les 6 feuilles/(---); inscribed in graphite on mount, upper right: n° 5

Cite this object as

Print, Acanthus Leaf and Fretwork Ornament Design; Designed by Alexis Peyrotte (French, 1699–1769); Print Maker: Gabriel Huquier (French, 1695–1772); France; etching on laid paper; 47.8 x 32.7 cm (18 13/16 x 12 7/8 in.); Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1921-6-213-5

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