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An engraving with an illustration demonstrating a workshop and a series of illustrations of the equipment used by workers.

An engraving with an illustration demonstrating a workshop and the equipment used by workers. An illustration at the top of the image portrays the workshop two figures operate a machine with a large wheel. One figure turns a handle connected to the wheel, while another lays on a diagonal platform with a cable attached to the wheel. Behind them, two figures turn handles of smaller tools. In the background, another figure opens a large cabinet behind a counter. Below this image, there are illustrations of several different tools and pieces of equipment, labeled with figure numbers.

Identification and Creation

Object Number
TL42410.2.2
People
Benoît Louis Prévost, French (Paris ca. 1735 - 1804)
After Jean-Michel Moreau, called Moreau le jeune, French (Paris 1741 - 1814 Paris)
Title
The Cutler's Workshop
Classification
Prints
Work Type
print
Date
18th century
Culture
French
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/371400

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Engraving
Technique
Engraving
Dimensions
plate: 35.2 × 22.3 cm (13 7/8 × 8 3/4 in.)
sheet: 39.3 × 24.7 cm (15 1/2 × 9 3/4 in.)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
The Horvitz Collection, Wilmington, Del.
Object Number
TL42410.2.2
Division
European and American Art
Contact
am_europeanamerican@harvard.edu
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Exhibition History

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