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Print, Architecture Propre A Differens Usages (Architecture for Different Uses), plate from Oeuvres de François de Cuvilliés, fils
This is a Print. It was designed by François de Cuvilliés, fils and engraved by Joseph Kaltner. It is dated 1768–73 and we acquired it in 1920. Its medium is etching and engraving on 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
Sheet: 37.3 x 25.4 cm (14 11/16 in. x 10 in.) Platemark: 21 x 15.5 cm (8 1/4 x 6 1/8 in.)
It is signed
Signed in plate, lower left: De Cuvillies fils in.; lower right: J. Kaltner Sc.
It is inscribed
Inscribed in plate, upper margin: ARCHITECTURE PROPRE A DIFFERENS USAGES; left margin: DIFFERENS PROFILS ÉXÉCUTÉ.; center: MONUMENT; right margin: DIFFERENS PROFILS ÉXÉCUTÉ.
Cite this object as
Print, Architecture Propre A Differens Usages (Architecture for Different Uses), plate from Oeuvres de François de Cuvilliés, fils; Designed by François de Cuvilliés, fils; Engraved by Joseph Kaltner (German, ca. 1758 - after 1824); Germany; etching and engraving on white laid paper; Sheet: 37.3 x 25.4 cm (14 11/16 in. x 10 in.) Platemark: 21 x 15.5 cm (8 1/4 x 6 1/8 in.); Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1921-6-287-160
