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M. de Mélincourt proudly returns from the hunt with his son, who presents to his mother and his aunt the game he has shot, though they doubt his claim. Engraving.
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- 1800-1899
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- 34705i
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Credit: M. de Mélincourt proudly returns from the hunt with his son, who presents to his mother and his aunt the game he has shot, though they doubt his claim. Engraving. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark
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Publication/Creation
Paris (rue du Temple, No.76) : Pomel jeune.
Physical description
1 print : engraving ; image 19 x 28.5 cm
Lettering
Le retour de la chasse. De retour de la chasse, Mélincourt envoye Achille présenter à sa tante et à sa mère le fruit de ses travaux du matin, (ou résultat de la chasse). Ces dames doubtent que ce soit lui qui ait abattu tant de pièces. Mélincourt s'empresse de leur assurer, même par serment, que son jeune élève a été ce jour là le roi de la chasse. Déposé.
References note
Not found in Bibliographie de la France, consulted through the Image of France database
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Bears number: (2)
Reference
Wellcome Library no. 34705i
Type/Technique
Languages
- French