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Probably by: Jean-Baptiste Bouchet (active 1676–1714)
about 1685

Medium/Technique Etching and engraving
Dimensions Sheet: 20.3 x 58.7 cm (8 x 23 1/8 in.)(trimmed irregularly)
Platemark: 20.2 x 55.8 cm (7 15/16 x 21 15/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Sylvester Rosa Koehler
Accession NumberK4864.6
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, right center, stamped in violet ink, the mark of Sylvester Rosa Koehler, Boston (1837-1900)(Lugt 1580); verso, lower 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