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1920

  • We acquired this object.

2025

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Print, Set of Public Fountains and other Monuments, 1731–77

This is a Print. It was designed by Gilles-Marie Oppenord and drafted by François de Cuvilliés and etched by Johann Nepomuk Maag and published by François de Cuvilliés. It is dated 1731–77 and we acquired it in 1920. Its medium is etching and engraving on off-white 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

Overall: 21.3 x 26.3 cm

It is inscribed

Below: Etude d'une Fontaine Publique en Perspective Invente par feu M. Gille D'oppenort; lower left: De Cuvillies del.; lower center: C. P. S. C. M. C. P. R.; lower right: I.N. Maag. sc.

Cite this object as

Print, Set of Public Fountains and other Monuments, 1731–77; Designed by Gilles-Marie Oppenord (French, 1672–1742); Drafted by François de Cuvilliés the younger (German, 1731 - 1777); Etched by Johann Nepomuk Maag; Germany; etching and engraving on off-white laid paper; Overall: 21.3 x 26.3 cm; Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1921-6-283-68

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