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Portrait(s) designed by: Antoine Borel (French, 1734–after 1810)
Engraved by: Nicolas Delaunay (French, 1739–1792)
Author: Louis-Elisabeth, comte de Tressan (French, 1705–1783)
Publisher: Jacques Desray (French, late 18th–early 19th century)
Engraved by: Nicolas Delaunay (French, 1739–1792)
Author: Louis-Elisabeth, comte de Tressan (French, 1705–1783)
Publisher: Jacques Desray (French, late 18th–early 19th century)
1791
Place of Publication: Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with one etching and engraving
Dimensions
Overall (each vol.): 19.3 x 12.6 x 2.7 cm (7 5/8 x 4 15/16 x 1 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
William A. Sargent Collection—Bequest of William A. Sargent
Accession Number37.1538a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
Paris: Desray, 1791
Catalogue Raisonné
Cohen-de Ricci 999
Description(Paris: Desray, 1791) Octavo, two vols.; [v. 1] 215 leaves, plus 1 plate; [v. 2] 197 ll.; contemporary gilt- and blind-stamped brown calf.
Author portrait.
Author portrait.
ProvenanceAcquired in 1917 from Goodspeed, Boston, by William A. Sargent, Boston (1858-1936), by whom bequeathed to MFA, November 17, 1937.