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Print, Title Page
This is a Print. It was designed by Jacques Valentin Fontaine and published by François Chéreau, the younger. It is dated 1742–55 and we acquired it in 1920. Its medium is etching and engraving 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: à Paris chés François Chereau, ruë Saint Jacques / aux deux Piliers d’Or. Avec Privilége du Roy
It is inscribed
Lettered in plate, upper left: Liv. 1; numbered upper right: 1; lettered in plate center: NOUVEAU / LIVRE D’ETUDES / ET PRINCIPES / DE SERRURRE-/RIES./ DÉDIÉ / aux Compagnons / & Apprentifs / de la profession. / Par leur Affectionné Serviteur,/ Jacques Valentin Fontaine, / Serrurier du Roy,/ en la Manufacture / Royale de Gobelins; inscribed in graphite lower right margin: 1921-6-309 (10)
Cite this object as
Print, Title Page; Designed by Jacques Valentin Fontaine (French, active 1740 – 1760); Published by François Chéreau, the younger (French, 1717 – 1755); France; etching and engraving on laid paper; Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1921-6-309-10
