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Print, Title Page

This is a Print. It was designed by Pierre Ranson and print maker: Pierre-Gabriel Berthault and published by Esnauts et Rapilly. It is dated 1778 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

Lettered in plate, lower left: Ranson del.; lettered in lower center: A Paris chez Esnauts et Rapilly, rue St. Jacques, à la Ville de Coutances A.P.D.R; lettered lower right: Berthaud sc.

It is inscribed

Lettered in plate, upper center: 20e Cahier d’Attributs et Trophees de l’Oeuvre de Ranson; numbered upper right: No.1; lettered in upper center: Dossier de Fauteuil; lettered lower center: Siege de Fauteuil; inscribed in graphite lower right margin: 1921-6-389(118)

Cite this object as

Print, Title Page; Designed by Pierre Ranson (French, 1736–1786); Print Maker: Pierre-Gabriel Berthault (French, 1737–1831); Published by Esnauts et Rapilly (French, 1770 - 1820); etching on laid paper; Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1921-6-389-118

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