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1915

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Scenic - Panel, El Dorado

This is a Scenic - panel. It was designed by Eugène Ehrmann, Joseph Fuchs and Georges Zipélius and manufactured by Zuber & Cie. It is dated 1915–25 and we acquired it in 1975. Its medium is block-printed on continuous paper. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Dr. William Collis and Mrs. William Collis. It is credited Gift of Dr. and Mrs. William Collis.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 199 x 54 cm (78 3/8 x 21 1/4in.)

Cite this object as

Scenic - Panel, El Dorado; Designed by Eugène Ehrmann (1804 – 1896), Georges Zipélius (1808 – 1890), Joseph Fuchs (1814 – 1888); Manufactured by Zuber & Cie (France); France; block-printed on continuous paper; H x W: 199 x 54 cm (78 3/8 x 21 1/4in.); Gift of Dr. and Mrs. William Collis; 1975-77-3

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Rooms with a View: Landscape & Wallpaper.

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