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Narcisse dans l'isle de Vénus, poëme en quatre chants
Illustrated by: Gabriel de Saint-Aubin (French, 1724–1780)
Illustrated by: Charles Eisen (French, 1720–1778)
Engraved by: Emmanuel Jean Nepomucène de Ghendt (Flemish, worked in France, 1738–1815)
Engraved by: Jean Massard (1740–1822)
Author: Jacques Charles Louis Malfilâtre (French, 1733–1767)
Publisher: Edmé-Jean Le Jay (French, died in 1797?)
Printer: Christophe Jean-François Ballard (French, 1701–1765)
Illustrated by: Charles Eisen (French, 1720–1778)
Engraved by: Emmanuel Jean Nepomucène de Ghendt (Flemish, worked in France, 1738–1815)
Engraved by: Jean Massard (1740–1822)
Author: Jacques Charles Louis Malfilâtre (French, 1733–1767)
Publisher: Edmé-Jean Le Jay (French, died in 1797?)
Printer: Christophe Jean-François Ballard (French, 1701–1765)
1769
Place of Publication: Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with five etching and engravings
Dimensions
Overall: 20 x 13.3 x 1.2 cm (7 7/8 x 5 1/4 x 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
William A. Sargent Collection—Bequest of William A. Sargent
Accession Number37.1773
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
Paris: veuve Ballard, for Lejay [1769]
Catalogue Raisonné
Cohen-de Ricci 672
Description(Paris: veuve Ballard, for Lejay [1769]) Octavo; 61 leaves, plus title and 4 plates; modern gilt-stamped half gray buckram, marbled paper boards.
Engraved title with pastoral scenes; literary illustrations.
Engraved title with pastoral scenes; literary illustrations.
ProvenanceAcquired in 1924 by William A. Sargent, Boston (1858-1936), by whom bequeathed to MFA, November 17, 1937.