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Print, Ruine du Theatre ou Colisée a Rome, late 17th century

This is a Print. It was designed by Adam Perelle and published by Nicolas Langlois and print maker: Nicolas Perelle. 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

Lettered in plate, lower center: A Paris Chez N. Langlois rue St. Jacques a la Victoire Avec privilege du Roy; lettered lower right: Fait par Perelle

It is inscribed

Lettered in plate, lower center: Ruine du Theatre ou Colisée a Rome

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Print, Ruine du Theatre ou Colisée a Rome, late 17th century; Designed by Adam Perelle (French, 1638 – 1695); Print Maker: Nicolas Perelle (French, 1631 – ca.1695); Published by Nicolas Langlois; France; etching on laid paper; Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1921-6-533-238

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