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Death of Adonis
Unidentified artist, French, 18th century
After: François Boucher, fils (French, 1736–1782)
Formerly attributed to: Unidentified artist, European
After: François Boucher, fils (French, 1736–1782)
Formerly attributed to: Unidentified artist, European
French
Late 18th century
Medium/Technique
Watercolor on ivory
Dimensions
Framed: 10 x 11.6 cm (3 15/16 x 4 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Mrs. Arthur Croft—The Gardner Brewer Collection
Accession Number01.6237
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsMiniatures
DescriptionSet in ormolu mount
ProvenanceMme. Hermanez Victorin, Paris; sold by Mme. Victorin to Gardner Brewer (b. 1806 - d. 1874), Boston; by descent to his daughter, Caroline Abigail Brewer (Mrs. Arthur) Croft (d. 1898), Boston; 1901, bequest of Mrs. Arthur Croft to the MFA. (Accession Date: July 1, 1901)