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Drawing/ Counterproof, A Roman fountain (Counterproof), 1793

This is a drawing/ counterproof. It was created by Hubert Robert. It is dated 1793 and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is red chalk on paper (counterproof). It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Sarah Cooper Hewitt. It is credited Gift of Sarah Cooper Hewitt.

It is inscribed

in reverse, on fountain: FONTEM / HUNC PUBLICUM / VIATORUM / COMMODITATI / STRUXIT / H. ROBERT S.L.

Cite this object as

Drawing/ Counterproof, A Roman fountain (Counterproof), 1793; Hubert Robert (French, 1733 – 1808); France; red chalk on paper (counterproof); Gift of Sarah Cooper Hewitt; 1931-66-37

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