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1920

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Print, Veuë et Perspective d’une grotte au bout de l’allée du grand jet d’eau a St. Clou

This is a Print. It was designed by Israel Silvestre and published by Nicolas Langlois and print maker: Adam Perelle. It is dated 1680–1695 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: Israel Silvestre delin; lettered lower center: A Paris chez N. Langlois Rue St. a la Victoire Avec Privilege du Roy; lettered lower right: A Perelle Sculp

It is inscribed

Lettered in plate, lower center: Veuë et Perspective d’une grotte au bout de l’allée du grand jet d’eau a St. Clou

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Print, Veuë et Perspective d’une grotte au bout de l’allée du grand jet d’eau a St. Clou; Designed by Israel Silvestre (French, 1621 – 1691); Print Maker: Adam Perelle (French, 1638 – 1695); Published by Nicolas Langlois; France; etching on laid paper; Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1921-6-533-85

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