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Illustrated by: Charles-Nicolas Cochin le fils (French, 1715–1790)
Illustrated by: Charles Eisen (French, 1720–1778)
Illustrated by: Louis-Joseph Le Lorrain (French, 1715–1759)
Illustrated by: Louis Claude Vassé (French, 1716–1772)
Engraved by: Jacques Aliamet (French, 1726–1788)
Engraved by: Jean Charles Baquoy (French, 1721–1777)
Engraved by: Pierre Chenu (French, born in 1730)
Engraved by: Jean Jacques Flipart (French, 1719–1782)
Engraved by: Claude Olivier Gallimard (French, 1720–1774)
Engraved by: Louise Le Daulceur (French, 18th century)
Engraved by: Noël Le Mire (French, 1724–1801)
Engraved by: Dominique Sornique (French, 1708 – 1756)
Engraved by: Jacques Nicolas Tardieu (French, 1716–1791)
Author: Titus Lucretius Carus
Illustrated by: Charles Eisen (French, 1720–1778)
Illustrated by: Louis-Joseph Le Lorrain (French, 1715–1759)
Illustrated by: Louis Claude Vassé (French, 1716–1772)
Engraved by: Jacques Aliamet (French, 1726–1788)
Engraved by: Jean Charles Baquoy (French, 1721–1777)
Engraved by: Pierre Chenu (French, born in 1730)
Engraved by: Jean Jacques Flipart (French, 1719–1782)
Engraved by: Claude Olivier Gallimard (French, 1720–1774)
Engraved by: Louise Le Daulceur (French, 18th century)
Engraved by: Noël Le Mire (French, 1724–1801)
Engraved by: Dominique Sornique (French, 1708 – 1756)
Engraved by: Jacques Nicolas Tardieu (French, 1716–1791)
Author: Titus Lucretius Carus
1754
Place of Publication: Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with two etched and engraved titles and 20 etching and engravings
Dimensions
Overall (each vol.): 22.2 x 14.5 x 3.2 cm (8 3/4 x 5 11/16 x 1 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
William A. Sargent Collection—Bequest of William A. Sargent
Accession Number37.1483
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
Amsterdam [i.e., Paris]: 1754
Catalogue Raisonné
Cohen-de Ricci 665-66; Ray, French Illustrated Book, 9
Description(Amsterdam [i.e., Paris]: 1754) Octavo, two vols.; [v. 1] 124 leaves, plus title and 4 plates; [v. 2] 150 ll., plus 4 pls.; contemporary[?] gilt-stamped red morocco.
Engraved titles; illustrations to Lucretius's text; decorative vignettes and tailpieces.
Engraved titles; illustrations to Lucretius's text; decorative vignettes and tailpieces.
ProvenanceAcquired in 1919 by William A. Sargent, Boston (1858-1936), by whom bequeathed to MFA, November 17, 1937.