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Anacréon, Sapho, Bion et Moschus, traduction nouvelle en prose, suivie de la veillée des fêtes de Vénus
Illustrated by: Charles Eisen (French, 1720–1778)
Engraved by: Jean Massard (1740–1822)
Author: Anacreon (6th century B.C.E.)
Author: Sappho
Publisher: Louis[?] Le Boucher (French, 18th century)
Engraved by: Jean Massard (1740–1822)
Author: Anacreon (6th century B.C.E.)
Author: Sappho
Publisher: Louis[?] Le Boucher (French, 18th century)
1773
Place of Publication: Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with 26 etching and engravings
Dimensions
Overall: 21.6 x 14.7 x 3 cm (8 1/2 x 5 13/16 x 1 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
William A. Sargent Collection—Bequest of William A. Sargent
Accession Number37.1712
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
"Paphos," and Paris: Le Boucher, 1773
Catalogue Raisonné
Cohen-de Ricci 79
Description("Paphos," and Paris: Le Boucher, 1773) Octavo; 144 leaves, plus frontispiece [and 7 extra-illustrated plates]; modern gilt-stamped red morocco (L. Claessens).
Literary and pastoral illustrations
Literary and pastoral illustrations
ProvenanceUnidentified initials on binding "ED[?]"; Vicomte Vilain XIIII (bookplate); acquired in 1903 by William A. Sargent, Boston (1858-1936), by whom bequeathed to MFA, November 17, 1937.