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This and 21 other objects are a part of a set whose first object is Print, Album of Architectural Interior Wall Elevations, Plans, and Door Designs.

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1920

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Print, Design for an Interior Wall Elevation

This is a Print. It was architect: Jacques-François Blondel and published by Jean Mariette. It is dated 1725–40 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 center: a Paris chez Mariette rue S. Jacques aux Colonnes d’Hercules

It is inscribed

Lettered in plate, upper center: Costé du fond, et pans d’un Cabinet garni de glaces, tableaux et ornemens du dessein du Sr. Blondel; numbered lower right: 2; inscribed in graphite, lower left: 16 / 1921-6-353 (16)

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Print, Design for an Interior Wall Elevation; Architect: Jacques-François Blondel (French, 1705 - 1774); Published by Jean Mariette (1660–1742); France; etching and engraving on laid paper; Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1921-6-353-16

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