Genie de la Musique

Madame la Marquise de Pompadour French

After François Boucher French

18th century

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Title: Genie de la Musique
Artist: Madame la Marquise de Pompadour (French, Paris 1721–1764 Versailles)
Artist: After François Boucher (French, Paris 1703–1770 Paris)
Date: 18th century
Medium: Etching
Dimensions: sheet: 8 9/16 x 6 5/8 in. (21.7 x 16.9 cm)
plate: 5 1/16 x 4 3/16 in. (12.8 x 10.6 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1960
Object Number: 60.622.14
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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