Oriental Harems and Scenery, translated from the French

Various artists/makers

1862

Not on view

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Provenance

Title: Oriental Harems and Scenery, translated from the French
Author: Princess Cristina di Belgiojoso (Italian, 1808–1871)
Engraver: Frontispiece engraved by Samuel Putnam Avery Sr. (American, New York 1822–1904 New York)
Illustrator: Frontispiece drawn by William John Hennessy (Irish, Thomastown, Kilkenny 1839–1917 Rudgwick, Sussex)
Artist: Frontispiece possibly designed after Asher Brown Durand (American, Jefferson, New Jersey 1796–1886 Maplewood, New Jersey)
Publisher: Carleton (New York, NY)
Published in: New York
Date: 1862
Medium: Illustrations: wood engraving and lithographs
Dimensions: 7 1/2 × 5 5/16 in. (19 × 13.5 cm)
Classification: Books
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Alfred G. Mayor, 1933
Object Number: 33.42.13
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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