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La grande diablerie. Poème du XVe siècle
Author: Eloy d' Amerval (French, active 1463–1508)
Illustrated by: Paul Avril (French, 1849–1928)
Illustrated by: Gustave Fraipont (Belgian, born in 1849)
Engraved by: Charles Gillot (French, 1853–1903)
Publisher: Georges Hurtrel (French, 19th century)
Illustrated by: Paul Avril (French, 1849–1928)
Illustrated by: Gustave Fraipont (Belgian, born in 1849)
Engraved by: Charles Gillot (French, 1853–1903)
Publisher: Georges Hurtrel (French, 19th century)
1884
Place of Publication: Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with four etchings and numerous photomechanical relief prints
Dimensions
Overall: 16.3 x 12.3 x 2.6 cm (6 7/16 x 4 13/16 x 1 in.)
Credit Line
William A. Sargent Collection—Bequest of William A. Sargent
Accession Number37.1830
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
Paris: Georges Hurtrel, 1884
Description(Paris: Georges Hurtrel, 1884) Small octavo; 216 pp., plus plates; contemporary half gilt-stamped red morocco, marbled paper boards (original publisher's pictorial paper wrappers bound in).
Literary illustrations with devilish themes. Avril contributed four etchings; Fraipont designed the numerous text vignettes and the cover decorations. Rousseau and Gillot are credited with the "engraving," but probably effected the photomechanical reproduction of Fraipont's drawings.
Literary illustrations with devilish themes. Avril contributed four etchings; Fraipont designed the numerous text vignettes and the cover decorations. Rousseau and Gillot are credited with the "engraving," but probably effected the photomechanical reproduction of Fraipont's drawings.
ProvenanceAcquired in 1909 by William A. Sargent, Boston (1858-1936), by whom bequeathed to MFA, November 17, 1937.