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This and 5 other objects are a part of a set whose first object is Print, Album of Ornament Designs with Mythological Scenes, 1669–93.

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Print, Ornament Design with Hercules

This is a Print. It was designed by Paul Androuet Du Cerceau and print maker: Paul Androuet Du Cerceau and manufactured by François de Poilly and published by François de Poilly. It is dated 1669–93 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 center: F. Poilly ex. C.P.R; lettered lower right: A. Ducerceau fecit.

It is inscribed

Numbered in plate, lower left: 2

Cite this object as

Print, Ornament Design with Hercules; Designed by Paul Androuet Du Cerceau (French, 1623/30 – 1710); Published by François de Poilly (French, 1622 - 1693); France; etching on laid paper; Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1921-6-297-2

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