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Book of Buffets

1700–1761
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Book of Buffets
  • Artist: Jacques de La Joue the Younger (French, Paris 1686–1761 Paris)
  • Etcher: Etched by Gabriel Huquier (French, Orléans 1695–1772 Paris)
  • Dedicatee: Dedicated to Monsieur Bonier de la Mosson (French)
  • Publisher: Published by Chez Huquier (French, 18th century)
  • Published in: Paris
  • Date: 1700–1761
  • Medium: Etching
  • Dimensions: Overall: 14 1/4 x 11 x 3/16 in. (36.2 x 27.9 x 0.5 cm)
  • Classification: Books
  • Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1930
  • Object Number: 30.58.2(35-41)
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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