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Drawings Faithfully Copied from Nature at Naples
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Outlines of Figures and Drapery Collected with Great Care from Antient Statues, Monuments Basreleivos &c Representing the Principle Characters in the Plays of Racine in their Proper Costume
Drawings Faithfully Copied from Nature at Naples
about 1807
Place of Publication: London, England
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with 26 engravings
Dimensions
Overall: 32.5 x 26 x 1.3 cm (12 13/16 x 10 1/4 x 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
William A. Sargent Collection—Bequest of William A. Sargent
Accession Number37.2194
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
[London: about 1807]
Description[London: about 1807] Small folio; 26 leaves; original gilt-stamped brown cloth.
Illustrations of characters from Racine's plays; portrayals of Emma Hamilton's "attitudes"
Illustrations of characters from Racine's plays; portrayals of Emma Hamilton's "attitudes"
ProvenanceAcquired in 1907 by William A. Sargent, Boston (1858-1936), by whom bequeathed to MFA, November 17, 1937.