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Telemachus, in a Dream Sees Himself Protected by Minerva
Thomas Clarke (American, active around 1800)
1796, but printed later
Medium/Technique
Engraving and stipple
Credit Line
Gift of Sylvester Rosa Koehler
Accession NumberK952
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, in a Dream sees / himself protected by Minerva. Book IV.
In plate, at base of plinth: New-York Publish'd by David Longworth No 66 Nassau Street. 1796
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. 1796
In plate, below image: Engrav'd by Thos. Clarke, N.Y.
ProvenanceBy 1898, Sylvester Rosa Koehler (b. 1837 - d. 1900; Lugt 1580), Boston, and Littleton, NH; 1898, gift of Koehler to the MFA. (Acquisition Date: October 20, 1898)
NOTE:
Koehler was the first curator of prints at the MFA and served from 1887 until his death in 1900. He deposited the majority of his collection at the MFA in 1895-1896. The gift of Koehler's collection was accepted by the Trustees of the MFA on October 20, 1898.
NOTE:
Koehler was the first curator of prints at the MFA and served from 1887 until his death in 1900. He deposited the majority of his collection at the MFA in 1895-1896. The gift of Koehler's collection was accepted by the Trustees of the MFA on October 20, 1898.