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Nouvel abregé chronologique de l'histoire de France, contenant les événemens de notre histoire depuis Clovis jusqu'à la mort de Louis XIV...nouvelle édition
Illustrated by: Jean-Michel Moreau le Jeune (French, 1741–1814)
Illustrated by: Charles-Nicolas Cochin le fils (French, 1715–1790)
Illustrated by: Pierre Quentin Chedel (French, 1705–1762)
Etched by: Jean-Michel Moreau le Jeune (French, 1741–1814)
Engraved by: Charles Étienne Gaucher (French, 1741–1804)
Portrait(s) designed by: Jean Marc Nattier (French, 1685–1766)
Author: Charles-Jean-François Hénault (French, 1685–1770)
Publisher: Prault (French, 18th century)
Illustrated by: Charles-Nicolas Cochin le fils (French, 1715–1790)
Illustrated by: Pierre Quentin Chedel (French, 1705–1762)
Etched by: Jean-Michel Moreau le Jeune (French, 1741–1814)
Engraved by: Charles Étienne Gaucher (French, 1741–1804)
Portrait(s) designed by: Jean Marc Nattier (French, 1685–1766)
Author: Charles-Jean-François Hénault (French, 1685–1770)
Publisher: Prault (French, 18th century)
1768
Place of Publication: Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with 40 etchings and engravings
Dimensions
Overall (each vol., depth variable): 29.7 x 23 x 4.5 cm (11 11/16 x 9 1/16 x 1 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
William A. Sargent Collection—Bequest of William A. Sargent
Accession Number37.1704a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
Paris: Prault, 1768
Catalogue Raisonné
Cohen-de Ricci 483; Ray, French Illustrated Book, 63
Description(Paris: Prault, 1768) Quarto, two vols.; [v. 1] 242 leaves, [v. 2] 198 leaves, plus 1 plate; contemporary gilt-stamped mottled calf.
Historical and decorative fleurons, vignettes, tailpieces, and initials.
Historical and decorative fleurons, vignettes, tailpieces, and initials.
ProvenanceAcquired in 1908 by William A. Sargent, Boston (1858-1936), by whom bequeathed to MFA, November 17, 1937.