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La Bonne Mère

Louis Marin Bonnet, François Boucher

La Bonne Mère

1768

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Louis Marin Bonnet, François Boucher

La Bonne Mère

1768

Physical Qualities Chalk-manner engraving printed in ochre and black, Sheet (cut within platemark): 208 × 149 mm. (8 3/16 × 5 7/8 in.) Image: 177 × 133 mm. (6 15/16 × 5 1/4 in.)
Credit Line The George A. Lucas Collection, purchased with Funds from the State of Maryland. Funds from Laurence and Stella Bendann, and Contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations throughout the Baltimore community
Object Number 1996.48.3723

Signed: 2 (black and ochre)

Inscribed: Recto: in plate, at lower left: "F. Boucher fecit."; in plate, at lower right: "L. Bonnet Sculp. 1769"; in plate, at bottom right: "AParis chés Bonnet rue Gallande place Maubert"; Verso: "3723 / Mis 28 [number circled]"

Markings: WM: partial at right center; verso: MICA

Artist

Louis Marin Bonnet

French, 1736/43 - 1793
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Artist

François Boucher

French, 1703-1770
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