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Quinti Horatii Flacci Opera
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Quinti Horatii Flacci Opera
Author: Horace
Engraved by: Johann Sebastian Müller (German, worked in England, 1715–after 1785)
Engraved by: Simon François Ravenet, l'aîné (French, 1706–1774)
After: Francis Hayman (English, 1708?–1776)
Printer: James Bettenham (English, died in 1774)
Publisher: William Sandby (English, died in 1799)
Engraved by: Johann Sebastian Müller (German, worked in England, 1715–after 1785)
Engraved by: Simon François Ravenet, l'aîné (French, 1706–1774)
After: Francis Hayman (English, 1708?–1776)
Printer: James Bettenham (English, died in 1774)
Publisher: William Sandby (English, died in 1799)
1749
Place of Publication: London, England
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with 38 engravings
Dimensions
Overall (each vol.): 22.7 x 14.5 x 2.7 cm (8 15/16 x 5 11/16 x 1 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
William A. Sargent Collection—Bequest of William A. Sargent
Accession Number37.1937a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
London: James Bettenham for William Sandby, 1749
Catalogue Raisonné
ESTC (RLIN): T046228
Description(London: James Bettenham for William Sandby, 1749) Octavo, two vols.; [v.1] 89 leaves, plus 27 plates; [v.2] 95 leaves, plus 9 plates; contemporary brown calf.
Medalllion author portrait on titles; engraved dedication leaf; illustrations of classical sculpture, including engraved gems
The illustrations of classical sculpture and the title portrait of Horace are signed by Müller as engraver. The dedication to Prince George is engraved by Ravenet after a painting by "Wilson"; the drawing and ornamentation are credited to Hayman.
Medalllion author portrait on titles; engraved dedication leaf; illustrations of classical sculpture, including engraved gems
The illustrations of classical sculpture and the title portrait of Horace are signed by Müller as engraver. The dedication to Prince George is engraved by Ravenet after a painting by "Wilson"; the drawing and ornamentation are credited to Hayman.
ProvenanceAcquired in 1905 by William A. Sargent, Boston (1858-1936), by whom bequeathed to MFA, November 17, 1937.