Asmodeus; or, the Devil on Two Sticks

1841
Not on view

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Object Information
  • Title: Asmodeus; or, the Devil on Two Sticks
  • Author: Alain René Le Sage (French, Sarzeau 1668–1747 Boulogne)
  • Author: Biographical notice by Jules-Gabriel Janin (French, 1804–1874)
  • Author: Translated and preface by Joseph Thomas (London)
  • Illustrator: Tony Johannot (French, Offenbach 1803–1852 Paris)
  • Engraver: Louis-Henri Brevière (French, Forges-les-Eaux 1797–1869 Hyers)
  • Engraver: Adrien Feart (French, born Sedan, 1813)
  • Engraver: François Rouget (Belgian, born France, Nan-sous-Thil 1811–1886)
  • Engraver: Enrico Odiardi (Italian, active ca. 1840)
  • Engraver: Desmarest (French, active 1844–62)
  • Engraver: J. Birouste (French, active Belgium, ca. 1832–61)
  • Engraver: Antoine-Alphée Piaud (French, Saint-Etienne 1813–1867)
  • Engraver: Charles Rambert (French, active 1836–67, died before 1899)
  • Engraver: Jean Best (French, Toul 1808–1879 Paris)
  • Publisher: Joseph Thomas (London)
  • Printer: Baker and Darby (London)
  • Date: 1841
  • Medium: Illustrations: wood engraving
  • Dimensions: 9 13/16 x 6 1/2 x 1 3/16 in. (25 x 16.5 x 3 cm)
  • Classification: Books
  • Credit Line: Gift of Lincoln Kirstein, 1986
  • Object Number: 1986.1110.22
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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