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Bound Print (France), 1745

This is a Bound print. It was designed by Germain Boffrand and collaborator: François Boucher and engraved by Jacques-François Blondel and Pierre François Tardieu and published by Guillaume Cavalier Père. It is dated 1745 and we acquired it in 1920. 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.

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Bound Print (France), 1745; Designed by Germain Boffrand (French, 1667 - 1754); Engraved by Jacques-François Blondel (French, 1705 - 1774), Pierre François Tardieu (French, 1711 - 1771); Published by Guillaume Cavalier Père (French, 1700 - 1800); Collaborator: François Boucher (French, 1703–1770); Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1921-6-543-15

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