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This and 19 other objects are a part of a set whose first object is Album, Album of Designs for Pendant Trophies.

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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 René Charpentier and published by Gabriel Huquier and print maker: Gabriel Huquier. It is dated 1738–61 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 center within frame: A Paris chez Huquier rue Saint Jacques au coin de la rue des Mathurins

It is inscribed

Lettered in plate upper left: B; numbered upper right: 1; lettered center within frame: SECOND LIVRE / de differens / TROPHÉES / Inventés par / R. CHARPENTIER / Sculpteur du Roi / & Gravés par / Huquier. / avec privilège du Roi.

Cite this object as

Print, Title Page; Designed by René Charpentier (French, 1680 - 1723); Print Maker: Gabriel Huquier (French, 1695–1772); France; etching on laid paper; Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1921-6-519-9

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