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1920

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Print, Le Bassin quarré du Rocher à Chantilly (Upper Plate), late 17th century

This is a Print. It was print maker: Gabriel Perelle and Adam Perelle and published by Nicolas Langlois. It is dated late 17th century 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

Lower plate, lettered lower left: A Paris chez N. Langlois rüe St. Jacques à la Victoire; lettered lower right: Avec Privilege du Roy

It is inscribed

Upper plate, lettered in plate, lower center: Le Bassin quarré du Rocher à Chantilly; Lower plate, lettered in plate, lower center: Le Bassin rond en face des Allées du Pavillon de Mans et des Cascades

Cite this object as

Print, Le Bassin quarré du Rocher à Chantilly (Upper Plate), late 17th century; 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; 1921-6-533-201

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