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1920

  • We acquired this object.

2025

  • You found it!

Print, Fountain in a niche, 1731–77

This is a Print. It was designed by François de Cuvilliés and etched by François de Cuvilliés and published by François de Cuvilliés. It is dated 1731–77 and we acquired it in 1920. Its medium is ething on off-white 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.

Its dimensions are

Overall: 27.5 x 16.7 cm

It is inscribed

Below: Fontaine execute dans une Niche de Charmille invente et/ grave par Mr. de Cuvillies; Cap: au Corps du Genie de S.A.S.E.

Cite this object as

Print, Fountain in a niche, 1731–77; Designed by François de Cuvilliés the younger (German, 1731 - 1777); Germany; ething on off-white laid paper; Overall: 27.5 x 16.7 cm; Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1921-6-283-71

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