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Print, LE LOUVRE
This is a Print. It was print maker: Adam Perelle and Gabriel 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
Lettered in plate, lower center: Perelle Secit; lettered lower right: a Paris Chez N. Langlois, ruë St. Jacque a la Victoire. Avec privilege du Roy
It is inscribed
Lettered in plate, lower center : LE LOUVRE commenca à recevoir une forme reguliere l’année 1528 par les soins de François 1er qui changea l’ordonnance que ses predecesseurs y avoient donnée / Henri 2e y adjouta de nouveaux ornemens d’Architecture. Henri 4 en fit faire la grande galerie, et Louis 14 la mis dans l’estat superbe oú nous le voyons. Cette/ face regarde la rüe Frementeau; inscribed in graphite lower right: 7
Cite this object as
Print, LE LOUVRE; Print Maker: Gabriel Perelle (French, 1604–1677), Adam Perelle (French, 1638 – 1695); Published by Nicolas Langlois; France; etching on laid paper; Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1921-6-533-7
