Charles-Melchior Descourtis
Maker
Charles-Melchior Descourtis (French, 1753-1820)
Nicolas-Antoine Taunay (French, 1755-1830)
Title
Village Fair (Foire de Village)
Year
Materials/Techniques
Dimensions
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Sheet: 37.5 x 27.5 cm (14 3/4 x 10 13/16 inches) (sight)
Signature / Inscription / Marks
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Inscription Text/Poem: Lettered on plate: "Taunay pinxit. Descourtis sculp. FOIRE DE VILLAGE. Dediee a Monsieur R. Hentzy, Gouverneur des Pages de S.A.S. Monseigneur le Prince d'Orange, et Agent de la Sme. Coure de Sax Gotha. A Paris chex Descourtis, rue des Grands degres, pres la Place Maubert, No. 26. Par son tres humble et tres obeissant serviteur, Descourtis. Imprimee par Gayant le Jne."
Credit / Object Number
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Credit
Anonymous gift
Object Number
2014.46.2 Type
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Nicolas-Antoine Taunay (French, 1755-1830)
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