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Oeuvre de J. B. Le Prince Sur les Moeurs, les Coutumes et les Habillemens de différents Peuples, Gravé en partie à l'Eau Forte et le reste par le procédé qu'il a inventé pour produire l'effet des Desseins lavés

Jean-Baptiste Le Prince

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a red leather book cover adorned with intricate gold tooling. The cover features a symmetrical border of swirling floral and vine-like patterns in each corner and along the sides. In the center, there is a coat of arms with a shield, a crown, and geometric shapes surrounded by decorative floral motifs. The red leather has a luxurious texture that contrasts with the gold embellishments, suggesting a historical or ceremonial significance.

Artwork Details

Date
in or after 1770
Medium
Bound volume with engraved title page, 88 etchings, and 36 etchings and aquatints printed in brown on laid paper [plus one loose etching and engraving by Guillaume-Philippe Benoist after Jean-Baptiste Perronneau (see 1942.9.1640)]
Dimensions
9360 × 12674 px
Public Domain
Yes
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