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The Cupid. A Collection of Love Songs, in Twelve Parts. Suited to Twelve Different Sorts of Lovers
Engraved by: Jean-Baptiste Scotin (French, born in 1678)
After: Gérard Jean-Baptiste Scotin II (French, born in 1698, worked in England from 1733)
After: Jean Baptiste Claude Chatelain (French, about 1710–about 1771)
Printer: J. Chrichley (English, 18th century)
Publisher: Robert Dodsley (English, 1703–1764)
After: Gérard Jean-Baptiste Scotin II (French, born in 1698, worked in England from 1733)
After: Jean Baptiste Claude Chatelain (French, about 1710–about 1771)
Printer: J. Chrichley (English, 18th century)
Publisher: Robert Dodsley (English, 1703–1764)
1736
Place of Publication: London, England
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with 13 engravings
Dimensions
Overall: 16.2 x 9.8 x 2 cm (6 3/8 x 3 7/8 x 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
William A. Sargent Collection—Bequest of William A. Sargent
Accession Number37.1578
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
London: J. Chrichley for Robert Dodsley, 1736
Catalogue Raisonné
ESTC (RLIN): T141148
Description(London: J. Chrichley for Robert Dodsley, 1736) Dodecimo; 120 leaves, plus 13 plates; modern gilt-stamped blue morocco (Riviere & Son).
Allegorical frontispiece; illustrations of different sorts of lovers.
Allegorical frontispiece; illustrations of different sorts of lovers.
ProvenanceWilliam Crampton; acquired in 1919 by William A. Sargent, Boston (1858-1936), by whom bequeathed to MFA, November 17, 1937.