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La chanson des gueux
Illustrated by: Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen (French (born in Switzerland), 1859–1923)
Author: Jean Richepin (French, 1849–1926)
Publisher: Edouard Pelletan (French, 1854–1912)
Printer: A. Lahure (French, late 19th–early 20th century)
Author: Jean Richepin (French, 1849–1926)
Publisher: Edouard Pelletan (French, 1854–1912)
Printer: A. Lahure (French, late 19th–early 20th century)
1910
Place of Publication: Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with 252 photomechanical relief prints
Dimensions
Overall: 26.7 x 20.5 x 4.6 cm (10 1/2 x 8 1/16 x 1 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
William A. Sargent Collection—Bequest of William A. Sargent
Accession Number37.2478
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
Paris: Edouard Pelletan, 1910
Catalogue Raisonné
Ray, French Illustrated Book, 341
Description(Paris: Edouard Pelletan, 1910) Quarto; [3 ff.] 366 pp. [1 f.], plus original 4 ff. prospectus bound in; original publisher's printed wrappers (marbled paper cardboard slipcase).
Illustrations of street life, especially beggars, tramps, and bohemians.
Illustrations of street life, especially beggars, tramps, and bohemians.
ProvenanceAcquired from Bosse, Paris, in 1910 by William A. Sargent, Boston (1858-1936), by whom bequeathed to MFA, November 17, 1937.