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Drawing

circa 1690 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Design for a tapestry representing Summer. Minerva is on the left, Apollo on the right, holding a medallion with a a facade of the Louvre. In the background, a view of Fontainebleau.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Sebastian Le Clerc, Emblematic design, French School, red chalk and ink, ca. 1690
Physical description
Design for a tapestry representing Summer. Minerva is on the left, Apollo on the right, holding a medallion with a a facade of the Louvre. In the background, a view of Fontainebleau.
Dimensions
  • Length: 4 1/2in
  • Width: 7 1/2in
Taken from departmental record
Style
Bibliographic reference
Preaud, graveurs francais du 17eme.
Collection
Accession number
8792B

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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