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La Liberté Americaine (American Liberty) (Furnishing Fabric)

A work made of cotton, plain weave; copperplate printed.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of cotton, plain weave; copperplate printed.

Date:

1783/89

Artist:

Designed by Jean Baptiste Huet (French, 1745–1811) after Medallions engraved by Augustin Dupré (French, 1748–1833) after others
Manufactured by Christophe-Philippe Oberkampf (naturalized French, 1738-1815), Oberkampf Manufactory (French, 1760-1843)
Jouy-en-Josas, France

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Artist

Jean Baptiste Huet (Designer)

Title

La Liberté Americaine (American Liberty) (Furnishing Fabric)

Place

Jouy-en-Josas (Object made in)

Date

Made 1783–1789

Medium

Cotton, plain weave; copperplate printed

Dimensions

114 × 51.4 cm (44 7/8 × 20 1/4 in.)

Credit Line

Purchased with funds provided by Martha Borland Willis in memory of Mrs. Chauncey B. Borland

Reference Number

1981.51b

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