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Print, Alternate Designs for an Interior Wall Elevation, early 18th century

This is a Print. It was designed by Jean-Baptiste Leroux and published by Jean Mariette. It is dated early 18th century and we acquired it in 1920. Its medium is etching and engraving on 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: A Paris chez I Mariette Avec Privilege du Roy

It is inscribed

Lettered along the lower margin within plate: A. Revestement de Trumeau/ à compartiment de moudures/ B. Morceau de Lambris/ de bois verni à panneau/ de glace/ Deux demi-croisées, l’une à/ fermeture carrée. C. l’autre/ surbaissée, ou bombee. CC/ D. Porte Croisée ou Fenestre sans/ appui pour aller sur un Balcon/ ou sur un Terrasse/ E. Trumeau à/ Panneau de glace/ et tableau; numbered lower right corner: 4

Cite this object as

Print, Alternate Designs for an Interior Wall Elevation, early 18th century; Designed by Jean-Baptiste Leroux; Published by Jean Mariette (1660–1742); France; etching and engraving on paper; Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1921-6-346-4

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