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Illustrated by: Charles Eisen (French, 1720–1778)
Engraved by: Nicholas Ponce (French, 1746–1831)
Author: Elie Catherine Fréron (French, 18th century)
Author: Colbert d'Estouteville (French, 18th century)
Publisher: Jean-Baptiste Guillaume Musier fils (French, died in 1810)
Engraved by: Nicholas Ponce (French, 1746–1831)
Author: Elie Catherine Fréron (French, 18th century)
Author: Colbert d'Estouteville (French, 18th century)
Publisher: Jean-Baptiste Guillaume Musier fils (French, died in 1810)
1775
Place of Publication: Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with four etching and engravings
Dimensions
Overall: 22 x 14 x 1 cm (8 11/16 x 5 1/2 x 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
William A. Sargent Collection—Bequest of William A. Sargent
Accession Number37.1434
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
London, and Paris: Musier fils, 1775
Catalogue Raisonné
Cohen-de Ricci 412
Description(London, and Paris: Musier fils, 1775) Octavo; 27 leaves, plus title and frontispiece; modern gilt-stamped red morocco (Riviere & Son).
Pastoral illustrations, including elaborate engraved title
Pastoral illustrations, including elaborate engraved title
ProvenanceAcquired in 1911 by William A. Sargent, Boston (1858-1936), by whom bequeathed to MFA, November 17, 1937.