Fountain
Print
18th century (engraved)
18th century (engraved)
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Engraving; signed. Large fountain against a background of ancient buildings, with a dome and a colonnade; at the top of the fountain, a basin, and lower down, two sirens with double tails and two tritons.
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Title | Fountain (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Engraving print on paper |
Brief description | Engraved ornament print designed by Simon Challe and engraved by Duronseray; a fountain ornamented with sirens and tritons against a background of ancient buildings; France, 18th century. |
Physical description | Engraving; signed. Large fountain against a background of ancient buildings, with a dome and a colonnade; at the top of the fountain, a basin, and lower down, two sirens with double tails and two tritons. |
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Accession number | E.515-1991 |
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Record created | March 2, 2009 |
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