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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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2016

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Print, Title Page

This is a Print. It was designed by Pierre Ranson and published by Chez Le Pere et Avaulez and print maker: Pierre-Gabriel Berthault. It is dated 1772–77 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 chés Le Pere et Avaulez rue S. Jacques, a la Ville de Rouen

It is inscribed

Lettered in plate, upper left: 1er Cahier; numbered upper right: No.1; lettered in plate, lower center: 1ere CAHIER DE TROPHÉES/ Dessinés par Ranson et Gravés par Berthaut

Cite this object as

Print, Title Page; Designed by Pierre Ranson (French, 1736–1786); Print Maker: Pierre-Gabriel Berthault (French, 1737–1831); Published by Chez Le Pere et Avaulez; etching on paper; Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1921-6-391-7

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