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Engraved by: Emmanuel Jean Nepomucène de Ghendt (Flemish, worked in France, 1738–1815)
After: Clément Pierre Marillier (French, 1740–1808)
Publisher: Delalain (firm) (18th century)
After: Clément Pierre Marillier (French, 1740–1808)
Publisher: Delalain (firm) (18th century)
1774
Place of Publication: Geneva, Switzerland; Place of Publication: Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with five etching and engravings
Dimensions
Overall: 20.2 x 13.4 x 3.2 cm (7 15/16 x 5 1/4 x 1 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
William A. Sargent Collection—Bequest of William A. Sargent
Accession Number37.1509
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
Geneva, and Paris: Delalain, 1774
Catalogue Raisonné
Cohen-de Ricci 861 (1784 ed.)
Description(Geneva, and Paris: Delalain, 1774) Octavo; 234 leaves; contemporary gilt-stamped marbled calf.
Engraved title vignette and chapter head- and tailpieces, one of which (p. 227) depicts the tale of the sculptor and Pygmalion.
Engraved title vignette and chapter head- and tailpieces, one of which (p. 227) depicts the tale of the sculptor and Pygmalion.
ProvenanceAcquired in 1925 by William A. Sargent, Boston (1858-1936), by whom bequeathed to MFA, November 17, 1937.