Leaf from Aedes Walpolianae mounted with two type-written pages, a drawing, and a print: (a,b): Transcription of Songs: Houghton Hare Hunting and Prosperity to Houghton; (c): Verses addressed to Margaret Lady Walpole, by Sir William Yonge; (d): Portrait: L'Honorable Monsieur, Thomas Walpole

Augustin de Saint-Aubin French

After Charles Nicolas Cochin II French

Author Sir William Yonge, 4th Baronet British

1740–1924

Not on view

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Title: Leaf from Aedes Walpolianae mounted with two type-written pages, a drawing, and a print: (a,b): Transcription of Songs: Houghton Hare Hunting and Prosperity to Houghton; (c): Verses addressed to Margaret Lady Walpole, by Sir William Yonge; (d): Portrait: L'Honorable Monsieur, Thomas Walpole
Artist: Augustin de Saint-Aubin (French, Paris 1736–1807 Paris)
Artist: After Charles Nicolas Cochin II (French, Paris 1715–1790 Paris)
Author: Sir William Yonge, 4th Baronet (British, died 1755)
Date: 1740–1924
Medium: (a, b): Typescript; (c): brown ink; (d): engraving
Dimensions: Leaf: 28 15/16 × 20 1/2 in. (73.5 × 52 cm)
Classifications: Printed matter, Prints, Manuscripts
Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1925
Object Number: 25.62.63v(a-d)
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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