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This and 25 other objects are a part of a set whose first object is Print, Differentes Figures Chinoises inventées et Dessinées par J. Pillement.

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Print, Man with a Perfume Burner

This is a Print. It was designed by Jean-Baptiste Pillement and published by Charles Leviez and print maker: Pierre-Charles Canot. It is dated 1758 and we acquired it in 1920. Its medium is etching 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 right: J. Pillement inv.t. et del.t

It is inscribed

Numbered in plate, lower right: No. 2

Cite this object as

Print, Man with a Perfume Burner; Designed by Jean-Baptiste Pillement (French, 1728–1808); Print Maker: Pierre-Charles Canot (French, 1710 - 1777); Published by Charles Leviez (French, 1708–1778); France; etching on laid paper; Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1921-6-379-2

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