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Michel Demasso (French, second half 17th cent.)
about 1685

Medium/Technique Etching and engraving
Dimensions Sheet: 19.5 x 35.9 cm (7 11/16 x 14 1/8 in.)(trimmed irregularly)
Platemark: 19.4 x 34.9 cm (7 5/8 x 13 3/4 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Sylvester Rosa Koehler
Accession NumberK4864.2
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsPrints

DescriptionIllustration from Jean-Baptiste Chardin (Sir John Chardin), "Journal du Voyage du Chevalier Chardin en Perse, et aux Indes Orientales" (Lyons, 1687), vol. 2 [first edition 1685]
Marks Verso, upper center, stamped in violet ink, the mark of Sylvester Rosa Koehler, Boston (1837-1900)(Lugt 1580); verso, bottom left-center, stamped in violet ink, the mark of the MFA Koehler Collection (Lugt 1581)
ProvenanceSylvester Rosa Koehler, Boston (1837-1900)(Lugt 1580); his gift to the MFA October 20, 1898