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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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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

A Paris chez La Veuve Avaulez rue St. Jacques a la Ville de Rouen/ A.P.D.R

It is inscribed

Lettered in plate, upper left: 10e Cahier; numbered upper right: No.1; lettered in plate, lower center: Xe CAHIER D’ORNEMENT Pour la Boiserie/ d’Appartement. Dessiné par Ranson et Gravée par Juillet

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; 1921-6-391-61

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