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Gallerie des Modes et Costumes Français. 24e Cahier des Costumes Français, 18e Suite d'Habillemens à la mode en 1779. Z.142 "Silphe: Dans le Ballet des Elements."
Designed by: Jean-Baptiste Martin (French)
Engraved by: Jean-Baptiste Martin (French)
Publisher: Esnauts et Rapilly (French, 18th century)
Engraved by: Jean-Baptiste Martin (French)
Publisher: Esnauts et Rapilly (French, 18th century)
French
1779
Object Place: Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Hand-colored engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
38.7 x 25.4 cm (15 1/4 x 10 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number44.1423
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
DescriptionSilphe: Dans le Ballet des Elements.
Man wearing "tutu" with breeches; feathered headpiece, partners with 44.1422.
Man wearing "tutu" with breeches; feathered headpiece, partners with 44.1422.
ProvenanceThe Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection, to MFA 1944