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Print, Dessein des grandes Grilles posées sur la Place Royale de Nancy en 1755 par ordre de S.M. le Roy de Pologne

This is a Print. It was designed by Jean Lamour and print maker: Dominique Collin. It is dated 1767–68 and we acquired it in 1920. Its medium is engraving and etching on laid paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.



A year after Stanislas Lesczynski’s death, Jean Lamour published this commemorative album of his accomplishments under his great patron. The foldout centerpiece recreates one corner of the Place Royale (now Place Stanislas) in Nancy, while other plates illustrate ironwork designs for buildings.

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

Its dimensions are

47 x 61.4 x 1.4 cm (18 1/2 x 24 3/16 x 9/16 in.)

It is signed

Lettered lower center in plate: Composées et Executees par J. Lamour Son Serrurier ordinaire. Collin Regis Sculptor

It is inscribed

Lettered lower center, in plate : Dessein des grandes Grilles posées sur la Place Royale de Nancy en 1755 par ordre de S.M. le Roy de Pologne

Cite this object as

Print, Dessein des grandes Grilles posées sur la Place Royale de Nancy en 1755 par ordre de S.M. le Roy de Pologne; Designed by Jean Lamour; Print Maker: Dominique Collin (French, 1725 – 1781); France; engraving and etching on laid paper; 47 x 61.4 x 1.4 cm (18 1/2 x 24 3/16 x 9/16 in.); Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1921-6-210-3

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Rococo: The Continuing Curve 1730-2008.

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