Charles-Melchior Descourtis

La Rixe

Maker

Charles-Melchior Descourtis (French, 1753-1820), designer
After Nicolas-Antoine Taunay (French, 1755-1830), painter
Moret, publisher

Title

La Rixe

Year

mid 1700s-early 1800s

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

aquatint

Supports

Dimensions

34.9 x 23.5 cm (13 3/4 x 9 1/4 inches) (plate)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Original--Verso:in pencil, UR:133 ; in LR:B8478. THOHIn Plate--In LL of image:Descourtis ; in LL:Taunay pinx ; in LR:Descourtis sculp. ; in LC:La Rixe/ A Paris chez MoretRue de la BucherieNº,,5

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Mary B. Jackson Fund

Object Number

76.038

Type

Image use

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Tombstone

Charles-Melchior Descourtis (French, 1753-1820), designer
After Nicolas-Antoine Taunay (French, 1755-1830), painter
Moret, publisher
La Rixe, mid 1700s-early 1800s
Color Etching; aquatint; Roulette
34.9 x 23.5 cm (13 3/4 x 9 1/4 inches) (plate)
Mary B. Jackson Fund 76.038

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