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Vase Plate No. 2

1992
(French, 1950-)
France, 20th century
drypoint
Support: Wove paper
Watermarks:
Sheet: 50.5 x 65.2 cm (19 7/8 x 25 11/16 in.); Platemark: 36.7 x 59.4 cm (14 7/16 x 23 3/8 in.)
Gift of John Bonebrake 2008.207
Catalogue raisonné: Arnstrong & Broutta 261
Edition: 80
Location: not on view
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Houtin trained as a landscape architect but soon realized that he was more interested in conceiving imaginary gardens than actual ones. Knowledgeable about the Italian, French, and English botanical traditions, he created fantastic hybrids; wild, yet organized, his prints overflow with extravagant constructions and vegetation.
Vase Plate No. 2

Vase Plate No. 2

1992

François Houtin

(French, 1950-)
France, 20th century

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