The Monkey Antiquarian
Pierre Louis de SurugueWW-1743-115739
1743·Etching with engraving in black on ivory laid paper·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.)
<p>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: <em>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.</em></p>
Catalogue
- Year
- 1743
- 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.)
- Collection
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Artist
- Pierre Louis de Surugue
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Pierre Louis de Surugue
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Pierre-Louis de Surugue (French, 1716–1772)
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- Year
- 1743
- 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.)
- Watts ID
- WW-1743-115739
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- Collection
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Source
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