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De la distribution des maisons de plaisance, et de la décoration des édifices en général
Illustrated by: Jacques François Blondel (French, 1705–1774)
Illustrated by: Charles-Nicolas Cochin le fils (French, 1715–1790)
Engraved by: Jacques François Blondel (French, 1705–1774)
Engraved by: Pierre Soubeyran (French, 1709–1775)
Author: Jacques François Blondel (French, 1705–1774)
Publisher: Charles Antoine Jombert (French, 1712–1784)
Printer: Jacques Chardon (French, 1688–1766)
Illustrated by: Charles-Nicolas Cochin le fils (French, 1715–1790)
Engraved by: Jacques François Blondel (French, 1705–1774)
Engraved by: Pierre Soubeyran (French, 1709–1775)
Author: Jacques François Blondel (French, 1705–1774)
Publisher: Charles Antoine Jombert (French, 1712–1784)
Printer: Jacques Chardon (French, 1688–1766)
1737–38
Place of Publication: Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with 112 engravings, plus numerous engraved vignettes
Dimensions
Overall (each vol.): 28.3 x 22 x 5 cm (11 1/8 x 8 11/16 x 1 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Arthur E. Vershbow
Accession Number2004.2273
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CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
Paris: J. Chardon, for Charles-Antoine Jombert, 1737-1738
Catalogue Raisonné
Berlin 2400; Fowler 49; Bibliothèque nationale, Inventaire 18th cen., v. 3, pp. 46-49, no. 22
Description(Paris: J. Chardon, for Charles-Antoine Jombert, 1737-1738) Quarto, two vols.; [v. 1] 112 leaves, plus 44 plates (some folding); [v. 2] 94 leaves, plus 111 plates (some folding); contemporary gilt-stamped mottled brown calf.
Illustrations of architectural plans, elevations, interiors, and details, including garden plans, woodwork sections, outdoor sculpture, etc.
Illustrations of architectural plans, elevations, interiors, and details, including garden plans, woodwork sections, outdoor sculpture, etc.
Provenance"Mangeot Ingenieur 1745" [inscr. preliminary leaf]; another ownership inscription dated 1861; Eugenio de Almeida [armorial bookplate]; acquired in 1982 from Marlborough Rare Books, Ltd., London, by Arthur E. Vershbow, by whom given to MFA, December 21, 2004.