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Jean-Jacques Lequeu
1757-approximately 1825
A Fantastic Stage Design: An Ancient Square Enclosing an Empire Building
Pen and black ink and wash, on laid paper.
16 5/8 x 23 5/8 inches (422 x 600 mm)
Gift of Mrs. Donald M. Oenslager, 1982.
1982.75:395
Notes:
Along with Percier and Fontaine Boulet and Le Doux, Lequeu was one of the principal designers and architects of Napoleon.
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Inscribed in pen and black ink, at lower left, "Dessiné par Jn. Jqu. Le Queu"; on verso, stamped with the artist's monogram.
Watermark: Coat of arms with "X" and "DBC" inside.
Provenance:
Lucien Goldschmidt; acquired in 1965 by Donald M. Oenslager, New York.
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Associated names:
Goldschmidt, Lucien, former owner.
Oenslager, Donald, 1902-1975, former owner.
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