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Print

18th century (engraved)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Engraving; signed. Design of a large fountain in the shape of a mushroom, with dolphins on the base.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Engraving print on paper
Brief description
Engraved ornament print designed by Simon Challe and engraved by J.-N. Boucher; design of a large fountain in the shape of a mushroom, with dolphins on the base; France, 18th century.
Physical description
Engraving; signed. Design of a large fountain in the shape of a mushroom, with dolphins on the base.
Dimensions
  • Plate height: 24.6cm
  • Plate width: 17.6cm
  • Paper height: 31cm
  • Paper width: 22.4cm
Style
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'Shale in.' (Inscribed in the margin at lower left)
  • 'Boucher Scul' (Inscribed in the margin at lower right)
Subjects depicted
Bibliographic references
  • Ornements, architecture. Paris: La Sirène, 1990. Bookseller's catalogue.
  • Ornements, architecture. Paris: La Sirène, 1990. Bookseller’s catalogue.
Collection
Accession number
E.516-1991

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Record createdMarch 2, 2009
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