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Dublon

An ancient frieze of Prometheus

Description

Maker

Dublon (French, 17th century), etcher
After Bernard de Montfaucon (French, 17th century), designer

Title

An ancient frieze of Prometheus

Year

1600s

Medium

  • etching,
  • engraving

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • etching,
  • engraving

Materials

etching, engraving

Supports

  • Medium weight cream laid paper

Dimensions

17.1 x 46.2 cm (6 3/4 x 18 3/16 inches) (plate)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of the Fazzano Brothers

Object Number

84.198.1090

Type

  • Prints

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Dublon (French, 17th century), etcher
After Bernard de Montfaucon (French, 17th century), designer
An ancient frieze of Prometheus, 1600s
etching; engraving
17.1 x 46.2 cm (6 3/4 x 18 3/16 inches) (plate)
Gift of the Fazzano Brothers 84.198.1090

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