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Children Fishing

After François Boucher French
Publisher Chez Huquier French
ca. 1738
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Children Fishing
  • Series/Portfolio: Children's games
    (Jeux d'enfants)
  • Artist: Pierre Alexandre Aveline (French, Paris 1702–1760 Paris)
  • Artist: After François Boucher (French, Paris 1703–1770 Paris)
  • Publisher: Chez Huquier (French, 18th century)
  • Date: ca. 1738
  • Medium: Etching and Engraving
  • Dimensions: Sheet: 9 x 10 1/4 in. (22.9 x 26 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1953
  • Object Number: 53.600.1082
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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