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Telemachus rescues Antiope from the fury of a Wild Boar
Thomas Clarke (American, active around 1800)
1797, but printed later
Medium/Technique
Engraving and stipple
Credit Line
Harvey D. Parker Collection—Harvey Drury Parker Fund
Accession NumberP12336
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
DescriptionThis image was prepared for David Longworth's 1797 edition of François Fénelon, The Adventures of Telemachus Son of Ulysses (New York: Printed by T. J. Swords for David Longworth no. 66 Nassau Street New York, 1797).
This appears to be a late nineteenth-century impression.
This appears to be a late nineteenth-century impression.
InscriptionsIn plate, in cartouche below image: Telemachus rescues Antiope from / the fury of a Wild Boar. Book XXIII.
In plate, at base of plinth: New-York Publish'd by David Longworth No 66 Nassau Street. 1797
In plate, below image: Engrav'd by Thos. Clarke, N.Y.
In plate, at base of plinth: New-York Publish'd by David Longworth No 66 Nassau Street. 1797
In plate, below image: Engrav'd by Thos. Clarke, N.Y.
ProvenanceHenry Foster Sewall (b. 1816 - d. 1896; Lugt 1309), New York; 1896, by inheritance to his son, Charles Sewall (b. 1848 - d. 1898); 1897, sold by Charles Sewall to the MFA [see note 1]. (Acquisition Date: October 21, 1897)
NOTE:
[1] Henry F. Sewall offered his collection to the MFA for purchase in 1888. That purchase was finalized and executed in 1897, one year after his death.
NOTE:
[1] Henry F. Sewall offered his collection to the MFA for purchase in 1888. That purchase was finalized and executed in 1897, one year after his death.