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Print, LA PORTE ST. BERNARD

This is a Print. It was published by Nicolas Langlois and print maker: Adam Perelle. It is dated 1674–1703 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 rue S. Jacque a la Victoire avec Privilege du Roy

It is inscribed

Lettered in plate, lower center: LA PORTE ST. BERNARD fut construite sous le regne de Henri 4 l’an 1606 et refaite beaucoup plus commode qu’auparavant par le partage de 2 portes égales,/ sous le regne de Louis 14 l’an 1674 avec plusieurs inscriptions sur les Victoires de ce grand Monarque & le sieur Blondel et fit l’Architecte. Cette face regarde/ le Mail

Cite this object as

Print, LA PORTE ST. BERNARD; Print Maker: Adam Perelle (French, 1638 – 1695); Published by Nicolas Langlois; France; etching on laid paper; Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1921-6-533-65

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