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A boy blowing bubbles from a shell. Line engraving by J.G. Wille, 1766, after F. Mieris.
- Mieris, Frans van, 1635-1681
- Date
- 1766
- Reference
- 676602i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
On a stone ledge are some valuables: a watch, silver or gold plate vessels, a rug etc.
Publication/Creation
Paris (Quay des Augustins) : chez l'auteur [Wille], 1766.
Physical description
1 print : line engraving, with etching ; platemark 28.9 x 22.2 cm
Lettering
L'observateur distrait. Peint par F. Mieris. Gravé par J.G. Wille, graveur du roi 1766. Dédié à monsieur Vincent Lienau négociant à Bordeaux. Par son ami et serviteur Wille. D'après le tableau original qui est dans le cabinet de M de Peters, peintre de S.A.R. le prince Charles de Lorraine, gouverneur des Pays Bas &c.
Lettering note
Bears lettering engraved in reverse, top right: "zwölfte Platte"
Reference
Wellcome Library no. 676602i
Type/Technique
Languages
- French
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores