Pierre-Louis de Surugue (French, 1716–1772)
after Jean-Baptiste Siméon Chardin (French, 1699–1779)
The Monkey Antiquarian
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Pierre-Louis de Surugue (French, 1716–1772)
after Jean-Baptiste Siméon Chardin (French, 1699–1779)1743
The Monkey Antiquarian
Pierre-Louis de Surugue (French, 1716–1772) after Jean-Baptiste Siméon Chardin (French, 1699–1779) →etchingprint
Date
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.)
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Location
Chicago, IL
Credit
Charles Greene Fund
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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