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Le Temple de Gnide, nouvelle édition
Illustrated by: Charles Eisen (French, 1720–1778)
Engraved by: Noël Le Mire (French, 1724–1801)
Engraved by: Droüet (French, 18th century)
Author: Charles-Louis de Secondat Montesquieu (French, 1689–1755)
Publisher: Noël Le Mire (French, 1724–1801)
Engraved by: Noël Le Mire (French, 1724–1801)
Engraved by: Droüet (French, 18th century)
Author: Charles-Louis de Secondat Montesquieu (French, 1689–1755)
Publisher: Noël Le Mire (French, 1724–1801)
French (Paris)
1772
Place of Publication: Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book, entirely engraved (frontispiece, title, nine plates, and text)
Dimensions
Overall: 23.8 x 16.5 x 2 cm (9 3/8 x 6 1/2 x 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
William A. Sargent Collection—Bequest of William A. Sargent
Accession Number37.1726
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
Paris: le Mire, 1772
Catalogue Raisonné
Cohen-de Ricci 726-27; Ray, French Illustrated Book, 32
Description(Paris: le Mire, 1772) Quarto; 58 leaves, plus frontispiece and 9 plates [text printed both sides]; modern gilt-stamped red morocco (Riviere & Son).
Pastoral illustrations, allegorical frontispiece with portrait, text entirely engraved.
Pastoral illustrations, allegorical frontispiece with portrait, text entirely engraved.
ProvenanceAcquired in 1903 by William A. Sargent, Boston (1858-1936), by whom bequeathed to MFA, November 17, 1937.