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This and 95 other objects are a part of a set whose first object is Print, Album of Decorative Panels, Trophies, and Monogram Designs.

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1920

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Print, Title Page

This is a Print. It was designed by Pierre Ranson and published by Émilie-Louise Avaulez and print maker: Jacques Juillet. It is dated 1777–79 and we acquired it in 1920. Its medium is etching on 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 La Veuve Avaulez rue St. Jacques a la Ville de Rouen

It is inscribed

Lettered in plate, upper left: 5e Cahier; numbered upper right: No.1; lettered in plate, lower center: Ve /CAHIER DE TROPHEES/ Dessinées par Ranson et Gravées par Juillet; inscribed in graphite lower right margin: 1911-28-268/-387

Cite this object as

Print, Title Page; Designed by Pierre Ranson (French, 1736–1786); Print Maker: Jacques Juillet (French, 1739 - 1784); Published by Émilie-Louise Avaulez (French, active 1777 – 1779); etching on paper; Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1921-6-391-31

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