print;
book-illustration
- Museum number
- 1925,0619.11
- Title
- Object: Pâris et Hélène
- Description
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Paris and Helen walking in a wooded landscape, both naked with some drapery, in the foreground; Helen leans on Paris' arm, while he holds a parasol; both gaze into each other's eyes; they are surrounded by clouds; trees, beyond at right; cupid seen in profile, beyond at centre; unpublished illustration intended for 'Trois dizains de Contes gaulois par Jaybert, avocat', by Jaybert (Paris: Poulet-Malassis, 1862); proof before letter. 1862
Etching
- Production date
- 1862
- Dimensions
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Height: 121 millimetres (image)
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Width: 81 millimetres
- Curator's comments
- The illustrations were intended to be published for 'Trois dizains de Contes gaulois par Jaybert, avocat' (Paris: Poulet-Malassis, 1862). There are three illustrations on the same large sheet, each catalogued separately (see 1925,0619.11-13).
For a second attempt at this illustration, see 1925,0619.15 .
- Location
- Not on display
- Associated titles
Associated Title: Trois dizains de Contes gaulois
- Acquisition date
- 1925
- Department
- Prints and Drawings
- Registration number
- 1925,0619.11
