Sidewall
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Produced by Jacquemart & Bénard
Paris, France, ca. 1785
Block-printed on handmade paper
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt, 1931-45-16
Photo: Matt Flynn -
Jacquemart & Bénard’s papers were well known for their innovations in sculptural and architectural effects as well as for imitating wood grains and linens. This paper was printed in grisaille, or shades of gray, a technique traditionally used to achieve intense sculptural qualities.
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