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Architecture

After François Boucher French
18th century
Not on view

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Object Information
  • Title: Architecture
  • Artist: Johann Georg Hertel (German, Augsburg ca. 1700–1775 Augsburg)
  • Artist: After François Boucher (French, Paris 1703–1770 Paris)
  • Date: 18th century
  • Medium: Etching and engraving
  • Dimensions: Sheet (trimmed): 8 7/16 × 12 1/16 in. (21.5 × 30.6 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Gift of Harry G. Friedman, 1964
  • Object Number: 64.682.223
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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