Claude-Antoine LITTRET DE MONTIGNY
Paris 1735 – Rouen 1775
Anne-Claude-Philippe de Tubières, comte de Caylus
Original etching
205 × 140 mm, large margins
Fine impression, slightly yellowed along the edges
Provenance: F. Heugel (Lugt 3373)
Reference: Le Blanc undescribed, Père Lelong, p. 164
The Count of Caylus was an antique dealer, modern archeology pioneer, man of letters and engraver. He played an important role as an Arts patron.