Book of Cartouches
Print
18th century (engraved)
18th century (engraved)
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Engraving; signed and inscribed; one of five plates from the 'Livre de Cartouches'; the plates depict the following allegorical figures and deities: Prosperity; Neptune; the Church and the Synagogue; the chariot of Neptune and Minerva; Fame and History resting on Time.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Engraving print on paper |
| Brief description | Engraved ornament print designed by François Boucher and engraved by Gabriel Huquier; one of five plates from the 'Livre de Cartouches'; France, 18th century. |
| Physical description | Engraving; signed and inscribed; one of five plates from the 'Livre de Cartouches'; the plates depict the following allegorical figures and deities: Prosperity; Neptune; the Church and the Synagogue; the chariot of Neptune and Minerva; Fame and History resting on Time. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | ‘F. Boucher inv. / AParis chez Huquier rue St. Jacque A.P.D.R.’ (Signed and inscribed) |
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| Accession number | E.508-1991 |
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| Record created | March 2, 2009 |
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