Sixteen characters' heads
Printmaker:
Unknown
Printmaker:
Joullain, François
(After)
Publisher:
Rochefort, Pierre de
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1816) by Fitzwilliam, Richard, 7th Viscount
The heads appear to be based on the two plates by Joullain, 'Testes de différents caractères', after designs by Claude Gillot. Joullain's heads include hair and hats, whereas in this etching the printmaker has just drawn the faces.
Accession number: 24.K.12-62
Primary reference Number: 183590
Populus (Gillot): see 480-1
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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