Art Institute of Chicago
The Monkey Antiquarian
Pierre-Louis de Surugue (French, 1716–1772)
- Date
- 1743
- Medium
- Etching with engraving in black on ivory laid paper
- Culture
- France
- Department
- Prints and Drawings
- Institution
- Art Institute of Chicago
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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- Object type
- AAT300041273
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