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Monsieur Desaussure son fils et ses guides arivant au glacier du Tacul au grand Géant où ils ont habité 17 Jours: P.13184-R

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Titles

Monsieur Desaussure son fils et ses guides arivant au glacier du Tacul au grand Géant où ils ont habité 17 Jours

Maker(s)

L'Evêque, Henri

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

18th Century, Late
Production date: circa AD 1788

Components of the work

Sheet Height 306 mm Width 386 mm

Techniques used in production

Etching : Etching with hand colouring in watercolour
Hand colouring

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Sous des Tentes en Juillet 1788
  • Location: Lower centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Inscription
  • Text: H. L'Evéque delint. & sculpt.
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.13184-R
Primary reference Number: 200141

Audit data

Created: Tuesday 3 February 2015 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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