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The birth and triumph of Cupid

Engraved by: Peltro William Tomkins (English, 1759–1840)
After: Elizabeth, Princess of England (English, 1770–1840)
1795
Place of Publication: London, England

Medium/Technique Illustrated book with 27 stipple engravings
Dimensions Overall: 26 x 39 x 1.8 cm (10 1/4 x 15 3/8 x 11/16 in.)
Credit Line William A. Sargent Collection—Bequest of William A. Sargent
Accession Number37.1951
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsIllustrated books
London: Tomkins, 1795

Description(London: Tomkins, 1795) Oblong folio; 27 leaves; contemporary half black morocco, marbled paper boards.

Depictions of different phases of Cupid's life
ProvenanceAcquired in 1905 by William A. Sargent, Boston (1858-1936), by whom bequeathed to MFA, November 17, 1937.