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The Triumph of Modern Art

Attributed to Jean Barbault French
Attributed to Louis Jean Desprez French
18th century
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Artwork Details

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  • Title: The Triumph of Modern Art
  • Artist: Attributed to Jean Barbault (French, Viarmes 1718–1762 Rome)
  • Artist: Attributed to Louis Jean Desprez (French, Auxerre 1743–1804 Stockholm)
  • Date: 18th century
  • Medium: Etching
  • Dimensions: sheet: 7 13/16 x 13 3/4 in. (19.9 x 34.9 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Grace M. Pugh, 1985
  • Object Number: 1986.1180.476
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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