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Print, Elevation of the Court Facade of a Country House, 18th century

This is a Print. It was designed by François de Cuvilliés the Elder and print maker: Carl Albert von Lespilliez. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is engraving on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

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

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Print, Elevation of the Court Facade of a Country House, 18th century; Designed by François de Cuvilliés the Elder (Belgian, active Germany, 1695 - 1768); Print Maker: Carl Albert von Lespilliez (German, 1723 - 1796); engraving on paper; Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt; 1931-94-573

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