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This and 7 other objects are a part of a set whose first object is Bound Volume, Album of Prints After Overdoor Paintings, 1737–1745.

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Bound Print, LA BOTANIQUE.

This is a Bound print. It was designed by Jacques de Lajoüe and print maker: Charles-Nicolas Cochin the elder and published by Charles-Nicolas Cochin the elder and Jacques de Lajoüe. It is dated 1738 and we acquired it in 1920. Its medium is etching and engraving on 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.

It is signed

Lettered lower left, in plate: Inventé et penit par J. la Jouë; lettered lower right, in plate: Gravé par C.N. Cochin.; lettered lower center in plate: Se vend a Paris chez la Jouë peintre du Roy. Sur le quay Peltier a la boucle d’Or. Et ruë St. Jacques chez Cochin graveur du Roy avec privilege du Roy.

It is inscribed

Lettered lower center, in plate : LA BOTANIQUE. / Tiré du cabinet de Monseigneur le duc de PICQUIGNY

Cite this object as

Bound Print, LA BOTANIQUE.; Designed by Jacques de Lajoüe (French, 1687–1761); Print Maker: Charles-Nicolas Cochin the elder (French, 1688 - 1754); France; etching and engraving on paper; Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1921-6-211-3

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