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Illustrated by: Pierre Georges Jeanniot (French (born in Switzerland), 1848–1934)
Author: Guy de Maupassant (French, 1850–1893)
Publisher: Librairie Illustrée (French, 19th century)
Author: Guy de Maupassant (French, 1850–1893)
Publisher: Librairie Illustrée (French, 19th century)
1887
Place of Publication: Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with numerous photomechanical relief prints
Dimensions
Overall: 24.3 x 17.5 x 3.2 cm (9 9/16 x 6 7/8 x 1 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
William A. Sargent Collection—Bequest of William A. Sargent
Accession Number37.1886
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
Paris: La Librairie Illustrée [1887]
Description(Paris: La Librairie Illustrée [1887]) Quarto; [2 ff.] 278 pp. [1 f.], plus plates; contemporary half gilt-stamped green cloth, green marbled paper boards (original publisher's illustrated paper wrappers bound in).
Scenes of contemporary life.
Scenes of contemporary life.
ProvenanceAcquired in 1901 by William A. Sargent, Boston (1858-1936), by whom bequeathed to MFA, November 17, 1937.