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Fragment of a cartoon for cotton printing: Neptune or L'Empire des Mers

Object Details

Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
Design of one of eight scenes. Center, lighthouse on rock foundation. Left, ship in distress. Upper right, small sailing vessel in quiet waters.
Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Manufacturer
Petitpierre & Compe., (Nantes, France, founded 1770
Date
1794
Credit Line
Gift of Mary A. Peoli
Medium
Black chalk, pen and black ink, brush and grey wash on white paper
Dimensions
35 x 40.5 cm (13 3/4 x 15 15/16 in.)
Type
textile designs
Object Name
Drawing
Type
Drawing
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