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Print, LE SALON DE LA MENAGERIE, 1663–1703

This is a Print. It was print maker: Gabriel Perelle and Adam Perelle and published by Nicolas Langlois. It is dated 1663–1703 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: A Paris Chez N. Langlois Avec privilege du Roy

It is inscribed

Lettered in plate, lower center: LE SALON DE LA MENAGERIE que l’on voit icy par derriere est entouré d’une cour aussi de figure octogone fermée de grilles de fer, qui la separe de/ sept autres cours remplies doiseaux rares et d’autres animaux de divers païs eloignes. La premier cour à main gauche en entrant contient les escuries,/ les estables et les bergeries dans la 3e à main droitte est une voliere magnifique remplie de Pigeons de diverses especes curieuses.

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Print, LE SALON DE LA MENAGERIE, 1663–1703; Print Maker: Adam Perelle (French, 1638 – 1695), Gabriel Perelle (French, 1604–1677); Published by Nicolas Langlois; France; etching on laid paper; Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1921-6-533-138

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