About this artwork
The image of the antiquarian was perhaps somewhat less popular than that of the monkey painter, but these two prints were frequently reproduced. The caption here translates: In the obscure maze of ancient monuments Why, learned man, do you put yourself to so much trouble? For truly philosophical eyes, our century Provides enough to keep one busy.
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Status
- Currently Off View
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Department
- Prints and Drawings
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Artist
- Pierre Louis de Surugue
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Title
- The Monkey Antiquarian
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Place
- France (Artist's nationality)
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Date
- 1743
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Medium
- Etching with engraving in black on ivory laid paper
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Dimensions
- Image: 27.6 × 22.8 cm (10 7/8 × 9 in.); Plate: 31.3 × 24.5 cm (12 3/8 × 9 11/16 in.); Sheet: 31.8 × 25 cm (12 9/16 × 9 7/8 in.)
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Credit Line
- Charles Greene Fund
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Reference Number
- 1958.552
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IIIF Manifest
- https://api.artic.edu/api/v1/artworks/8715/manifest.json
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