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Publisher Jacques II Chereau French
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Plate 2 of a series of six designs for chimney-places. This design presents a chimney over which there is a mirror with irregularly curved top and bottom sides. Over this mirror is a small masculine mask with what seems like feathers radiating from its head. On both sides, are bearded masks.
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Title: Chimney-places, plate 2
Publisher:
Jacques II Chereau (French, Blois 1688–1776 Paris)
Date: before 1776
Medium: Engraving
Dimensions:
Plate: 12 5/16 × 7 1/4 in. (31.3 × 18.4 cm)
Sheet: 12 15/16 × 7 15/16 in. (32.9 × 20.1 cm)
Classifications: Prints, Ornament & Architecture
Credit Line: Gift of the Estate of Ogden Codman Jr., 1951
Object Number: 51.644.372(2)
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