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Engraved by: Laurent Cars (French, 1699–1771)
After: François Boucher (French, 1703–1770)
Engraved by: Bernard Lépicié (French, 1698–1755)
After: Charles Antoine Coypel (French, 1694–1752)
Author: J. B. P. Molière (French, 1622–1673)
After: François Boucher (French, 1703–1770)
Engraved by: Bernard Lépicié (French, 1698–1755)
After: Charles Antoine Coypel (French, 1694–1752)
Author: J. B. P. Molière (French, 1622–1673)
1734
Place of Publication: Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Bound set of 34 etching and engravings
Dimensions
Overall: 28.2 x 21.5 x 1.5 cm (11 1/8 x 8 7/16 x 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
William A. Sargent Collection—Bequest of William A. Sargent
Accession Number37.1708
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints – Bound sets
Paris: 1734
Catalogue Raisonné
Cohen-de Ricci 712; Ray, French Illustrated Book, 6; Jean-Richard, Oeuvre gravé de François Boucher, pp. 128-36, nos. 402-52
Description(Paris: 1734) Quarto; 34 leaves; modern gilt-stamped red morocco (Riviere & Son).
Author portrait; illustrations to Molière's plays.
Author portrait; illustrations to Molière's plays.
ProvenanceAcquired in 1910 by William A. Sargent, Boston (1858-1936), by whom bequeathed to MFA, November 17, 1937.