The Monkey Antiquarian

Prints and Drawings

1743

Pierre-Louis de Surugue (French, 1716–1772)
after Jean-Baptiste Siméon Chardin (French, 1699–1779)

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.

Status: Currently Off View
Department: Prints and Drawings

Artist: Pierre Louis de Surugue
Title: The Monkey Antiquarian
Place: France (Artist's nationality:)
Date Dates are not always precisely known, but the Art Institute strives to present this information as consistently and legibly as possible. Dates may be represented as a range that spans decades, centuries, dynasties, or periods and may include qualifiers such as c. (circa) or BCE.: 1743
Medium: Etching with engraving in black on ivory laid paper
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.)
Credit Line: Charles Greene Fund
Reference Number: 1958.552
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