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Print/book Illustration (France)

This is a print/book illustration. It was created by Gabriel Perelle and designed by Pierre Lescot and Jean Goujon. It is dated 1650 and we acquired it in 1920. Its medium is etching. 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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Print/book Illustration (France); Gabriel Perelle (French, 1604–1677); Designed by Pierre Lescot (French, ca. 1500/10 – 1578), Jean Goujon (French, ca. 1510 – ca. 1565); etching; Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1921-6-559

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