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Asian Art · Catalogue no. 212288
Charles MeryonThe Printer Valère Maxime being Presented to King Louis XI
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byArt Institute of Chicago
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| Artist / Maker | Charles Meryon |
|---|---|
| Date | 1860 |
| Culture / Origin | France |
| Medium | Etching and drypoint on ivory Japanese paper |
| Dimensions | Image: 14.2 × 17.2 cm (5 5/8 × 6 13/16 in.); Plate: 17.3 × 20.1 cm (6 13/16 × 7 15/16 in.); Sheet: 19.8 × 27.9 cm (7 13/16 × 11 in.) |
| Department | Prints and Drawings |
| Type |
About the Artist
Charles Meryon (French, 1821–1868) Full biography →
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