The city of Paris, with an allegory of the arts that adorn the city. Etching.

Reference:
38821i
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Description

A monument with two seated women surrounded by musical instruments, a scroll and a theatrical mask on the left and pieces of sculpture on the right. The two women are holding an empty frame above which flies a winged boy with two wreaths. The silhouette of Paris is in the background

Publication/Creation

Paris (rue de l'Arbre Sec, au logis de Monsieur le Mercier Orfevre de la Reine, proche la croix du Tiroir.) : Chez Israel Henriet

Physical description

1 print : etching ; platemark 13.7 x 24.8 cm

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Lettering

A Paris chez Israel Henriet, rue de l'Arbre seec, au logis de Monsieur Mercier Orfevre de la Reine, proche de la croix du Tiroir.

Reference

Wellcome Collection 38821i

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  • Album of prints: Buildings and places in Paris and in other places in France

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