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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
The Merry Fiddler, Le Violon, Suonatore di Violino
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

The Merry Fiddler, Le Violon, Suonatore di Violino

Artist Pierce Tempest (English, 1625 - 1717)
Artist Marcellus Laroon the Elder (French, 1653-1702)
CultureEnglish
Date1711
MediumEngraving
DimensionsOverall: 9 5/8 x 6 1/4 in. (24.4 x 15.9 cm)
InscribedLower left corner: MLauron delin, I Savage Sculpt.A:O:etS:R / Lower right corner: P. Tempest excudit, cum privilegio, 24
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Bradley H. Stephens
Object number95.17.4.24
Not on view
DescriptionThis is an engraving on paper. It depicts individuals from the peasant class of London, England, as drawn from life.