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This and 11 other objects are a part of a set whose first object is Print, NOUVEAU LIVRE DE SINGES.

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Print, LE CHAT QUI TIRE LES MARONS DU FEU

This is a Print. It was designed by Christophe Huet and published by Vanheck and print maker: Pierre Filloeul. It is dated mid- 18th century and we acquired it in 1920. Its medium is etching and engraving 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.

It is signed

Lettered in plate, lower left: C. Huet inv.; lettered lower center: AParis chez Roguié C.P.R.; lettered lower right: Filloeul Sculp.

It is inscribed

Numbered in plate, upper right: 50; lettered lower center: LE CHAT QUI TIRE LES MARONS DU FEU

Cite this object as

Print, LE CHAT QUI TIRE LES MARONS DU FEU; Designed by Christophe Huet (French, 1700–1759); Print Maker: Pierre Filloeul (French, b. 1696–after 1754); Published by Vanheck; France; etching and engraving on laid paper; Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1921-6-320-8

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