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Les a propos de la folie, ou chansons grotesques, grivoises et annonces de parade
Illustrated by: Jean-Michel Moreau le Jeune (French, 1741–1814)
Engraved by: Pietro Antonio Martini (Italian, 1738–1797)
Author: Pierre Laujon (French, 1727–1811)
Engraved by: Pietro Antonio Martini (Italian, 1738–1797)
Author: Pierre Laujon (French, 1727–1811)
1776
Place of Publication: Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with etched and engraved title and three etching and engravings
Dimensions
Overall: 19.7 x 13.3 x 2.3 cm (7 3/4 x 5 1/4 x 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
William A. Sargent Collection—Bequest of William A. Sargent
Accession Number37.1467
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
[Paris] 1776
Catalogue Raisonné
Cohen-de Ricci 604
Description([Paris] 1776) Octavo; 162 leaves, plus title and one plate; modern gilt-stamped brown morocco (F. Bedford).
Decorative title; literary illustrations; musical scores.
Decorative title; literary illustrations; musical scores.
ProvenanceRobert Hoe (1839-1909); acquired in 1925 by William A. Sargent, Boston (1858-1936), by whom bequeathed to MFA, November 17, 1937.