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Les liasons dangereuses (volume I)

Pierre-Ambroise-Francois Choderlos de Laclos and Various Artists

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a closed blue leather-bound book with elaborate gold embellishments. The cover is deep blue with a textured finish, adorned with an ornate border of intricate gold leaf designs. The spine is partially visible to the left, also decorated with gold detailing. The overall impression is one of elegance and craftsmanship.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1796
Medium
1 vol: ill: etchings and engravings with stipple; includes trial proofs
Dimensions
5961 × 8989 px
Public Domain
Yes
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