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Two Basso-Relievos Representing Ulysses and Telemachus. Copied from the Antique
Ulysses and Telemachus
Two Basso-Relievos Representing Ulysses and Telemachus. Copied from the Antique
Thomas Clarke (American, active around 1800)
1797
Medium/Technique
Engraving and stipple
Credit Line
Harvey D. Parker Collection—Harvey Drury Parker Fund
Accession NumberP12335
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
DescriptionThis sheet 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).
InscriptionsIn plate: Two / Basso-Relievos / Representing / Ulysses and Telemachus / Copied from the Antique
In plate, above image, at left: Shepherd Script.
In plate, above image, at right: Maverick Sculpt.
In plate, below image, at center: Engrav'd by Thos. Clarke N.Y.
In plate, below image: New-York Published by David Longworth No 66 Nassau Street 1797.
In plate, above image, at left: Shepherd Script.
In plate, above image, at right: Maverick Sculpt.
In plate, below image, at center: Engrav'd by Thos. Clarke N.Y.
In plate, below image: New-York Published by David Longworth No 66 Nassau Street 1797.
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.