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Print, LA MAISON DE SCEAUX

This is a Print. It was published by Nicolas Langlois and print maker: Adam Perelle. It is dated 1674–1683 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, rue St. Jacque à la Victoire Avec Privilege du Roy

It is inscribed

Lettered in plate, lower center: LA MAISON DE SCEAUX du côté du Jardin, conserve son ancienne structure, n’y aïant été ajouté que quelques ornemens. Le Jardin planté de neuf sur le dessein de Mr. le Nôtre, est/ avantageusement situé, et a plusieurs Terrasses. Le côté qui paroit ici sur le devant, est d’une grandeur considerable.

Cite this object as

Print, LA MAISON DE SCEAUX; Print Maker: Adam Perelle (French, 1638 – 1695); Published by Nicolas Langlois; France; etching on laid paper; Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1921-6-533-157

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