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His cousin nicely kisses…our maid!

Nicolas-Toussaint Charlet and François le Villain

His cousin nicely kisses…our maid!

1825

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His cousin nicely kisses…our maid!

1825

Physical Qualities Crayon lithograph, Sheet: 169 x 196 mm. (6 5/8 x 7 11/16 in.) Image: 139 x 175 mm. (5 1/2 x 6 7/8 in.)
Credit Line The George A. Lucas Collection, purchased with funds from the State of Maryland, Laurence and Stella Bendann Fund, and contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations throughout the Baltimore community
Object Number 1996.48.17830
The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchase, 1996; The Maryland Institute College of Art, through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris

Inscribed: Signed in stone: lower right "Charlet" Inscribed: upper right "No. 7"; lower center "Son Cousin l'embrasse joliment...notre Bonne!..."; lower right "Lith. de Villain"

Markings: None

Artist

Nicolas-Toussaint Charlet

1791–1844

French, 1792-1845
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Printer

François le Villain

1819–1828

French, active 1820s
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