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Paul and Virginia

1839
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Paul and Virginia
  • Author: Jacques Bernadin Henri de Saint Pierre (French, Le Havre 1737–1814 Eragny-sur-l'Oise)
  • Illustrator: Tony Johannot (French, Offenbach 1803–1852 Paris)
  • Illustrator: Paul Huet (French, Paris 1803–1869 Paris)
  • Illustrator: Ernest Meissonier (French, Lyons 1815–1891 Paris)
  • Illustrator: François-Louis Français (French, Frèsne Saint-Mamès 1851–1934 Paris)
  • Illustrator: Eugène Isabey (French, Paris 1803–1886 Lagny)
  • Illustrator: Charles Marville (French, Paris 1813–1879 Paris)
  • Publisher: William S. Orr & Co. (British, 19th century)
  • Date: 1839
  • Medium: Illustrations: wood engraving
  • Dimensions: 9 5/8 x 6 1/2 x 1 3/8 in. (24.4 x 16.5 x 3.5 cm)
  • Classification: Books
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1970
  • Object Number: 1970.560.5
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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