New Book of the Principles of Ornament

Etcher Etched by Gabriel Huquier French
Publisher Published by Chez Huquier French
[about 1720]
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Object Information
  • Title: New Book of the Principles of Ornament
  • Artist: Claude Gillot (French, Langres 1673–1722 Paris)
  • Etcher: Etched by Gabriel Huquier (French, Orléans 1695–1772 Paris)
  • Publisher: Published by Chez Huquier (French, 18th century) , Paris
  • Published in: Paris
  • Date: [about 1720]
  • Medium: Etching
  • Dimensions: Overall: 13 3/4 x 10 3/8 x 1/4 in. (34.9 x 26.4 x 0.7 cm)
  • Classification: Books
  • Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1933
  • Object Number: 33.57.17
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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