Clio and Euterpe or British Harmony. A Collection of Celebrated Songs and Cantatas by the Most Approv'd Masters

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Clio and Euterpe or British Harmony. A Collection of Celebrated Songs and Cantatas by the Most Approv'd Masters

Engraved by: Henry Roberts (English, died before 1790)
Engraved by: Thomas Bonner (English, died about 1812)
Author: George Frideric Handel (German, 1685–1759)
Publisher: Henry Roberts (English, died before 1790)

1758–62

Place of Publication: London, England

Medium/Technique Illustrated book with over 600 etching and engravings

Dimensions Overall (each vol.): 23.2 x 15.3 x 2.8 cm (9 1/8 x 6 x 1 1/8 in.)

Credit Line William A. Sargent Collection—Bequest of William A. Sargent

Accession Number37.1376a-c

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings

ClassificationsIllustrated books

London: Henry Roberts, 1758-1762

Description(London: Henry Roberts, 1758-1762) Octavo, three vols.; [v.1] 104 leaves, [v.2] 104 leaves, [v.3] 104 leaves; modern gilt-stamped tan calf (Riviere & Son).

Allegorical frontispiece; engraved sheet music with decorative vignettes

ProvenanceAcquired in 1905 by William A. Sargent, Boston (1858-1936), by whom bequeathed to MFA, November 17, 1937.