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Print, Le Châreau de Villebon et les moulins à vent qui fournissent les eaux du Chau de Meudon (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 in plate, lower center: A Paris chez N. Langlois, rue St. Jacques à la Victoire. Avec Privilege du Roi

It is inscribed

Upper plate: lettered in plate, lower center: Le Châreau de Villebon et les moulins à vent qui fournissent les eaux du Chau de Meudon; Lower plate: lettered in plate, lower center: Bassin octogone d’un des Bosquets de Meudon

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Print, Le Châreau de Villebon et les moulins à vent qui fournissent les eaux du Chau de Meudon (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; 1921-6-533-95

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