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In the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland · as of August 2026
FROM THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART’S CATALOG
Crayon manner etching was invented in the 18th century to simulate the texture of chalk drawings, which were very popular at the time. A tool with toothed points of varying thicknesses set at irregular intervals and angles ( mattoir ) imitated the random character of grains of chalk on textured paper. Etudes de fleurs d’après nature demonstrates how prints propagated floral designs that could be used in the applied arts. Artisans designing textiles or decorating furniture, for instance, were inspired by the compositions found on prints.
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L. F. Duruisseau (French, born 1754) — Spray of Flowers
Giacomo Cavenezia (Italian) — Floral Designs and Floral Band
Giacomo Cavenezia (Italian) — Floral Designs with Birds and 
Anne Allen (British) — New Suite of Portfolios of Flowers Id
Anonymous — Sheet with overall floral pattern
Anonymous, French, 19th century — Pink Flower Pattern
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Anonymous — Sheet with overall floral pattern
Giacomo Cavenezia (Italian) — Floral Designs with a Blue Bir
Henry Fletcher (British, active 1715–38) — Twelve Months of 
Henry Fletcher (British, active 1715–38) — Twelve Months of 
Henry Fletcher (British, active 1715–38) — Twelve Months of 