“Fables of Fontaine” Furnishing Fabric
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- Object
- “Fables of Fontaine” Furnishing Fabric
- Artist
- Manufactured by Hartmann et Fils (French, founded 1776) Drawings from "Fables Choisies" written by Jean de la Fontaine (French, 1621-1695); published by Desaint et Saillant (French, 18th century) and Durand (French, 18th century); engraved by Jean Ouvrier (French, 1725-1784); illustrations designed by Jean-Baptiste Oudry (French, 1686-1755)
- Date
- c. 1815
- Department
- Textiles
- Material family
- cotton_linen
- On view
- false