Alexis PEYROTTE (1699–1769) (after) — Alfred ROBAUT “The Council of the Monkeys, or The Politicians in the Tuileries Garden.” DRAWING traced from the oil painting by Peyrotte. Tracing formerly mounted on vellum, with the following annotation in ink at the bottom: “I could just as easily have created my own gouache on the same subject, but since this one is far superior in every respect, I am keeping it—especially since it is a family heirloom.” Traced from the oil painting by Peyrotte—the painting belongs to Mr. Le François Rouey (?) 1890–91 / I transferred it via the aforementioned individual to the Carnavalet Museum in late February 1894.” The painting was donated to the Musée Carnavalet by A. ROBAUT in 1894. 30.5 x 40.5 cm for the subject (tracing). 33.8 x 43.8 cm including the backing. Condition A (a few foxing spots on the edges; otherwise in good condition).