print;
book-illustration
- Museum number
- 1914,0228.2810
- Description
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Philaminte, left, stands with his arms folded as he argues with Chrysale and Bélise, one seated, the other standing behind with her arm resting on the back of the chair; proof before title of illustration to 'Les Femmes savantes' in 'Oeuvres complètes de Molière' (Paris: Lefèvre, 1824-26)
Etching and engraving, inlaid into larger sheet
- Production date
- 1824-1826 (c)
- Dimensions
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Height: 134 millimetres (trimmed)
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Width: 90 millimetres
- $Inscriptions
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- Location
- Not on display
- Associated titles
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Associated Title: Les Femmes savantes
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Associated Title: Oeuvres complètes de Molière
- Acquisition date
- 1914
- Acquisition notes
- BM stamp on verso, yellow: 'British Museum / 10 NO 1900'.
- Department
- Prints and Drawings
- Registration number
- 1914,0228.2810