Research Catalog

London beggars and other miscellaneous subjects

Title
London beggars and other miscellaneous subjects [graphic] / G. Dore.
Author
Doré, Gustave, 1832-1883.
Publication
1869-1880.

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Avery, Samuel Putnam, 1822-1904.
  • S.P. Avery Collection.
Description
  • 6 prints : etching, roulette; 25.5 x 33.3 cm. or smaller.
  • 1 drawing : pen and ink, wash ;
Summary
Etchings and a drawing of London beggars and flower sellers; illustrations of a combat scene from Ariosto's Orlando furioso; etching of a reclining lion for Sonnets et Eaux-Fortes. Subjects include knights, giants, jousting, sleep and London Bridge. Some prints are present in more than one state.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Book illustrations – French – 19th century.
  • Etchings – French – 19th century.
  • Drawings – French – 19th century.
Note
  • Title devised by cataloger.
  • Drawing inscribed: Souvenir de mon recontre à Londres avec Monsieur Avery.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Cite As (note)
  • S. P. Avery Collection.
Indexes/Finding Aids (note)
  • Holdings checked in departmental copy og Henri Béraldi, Les graveurs du XIXe siècle, v. 6.
Provenance (note)
  • Gift of Samuel Putnam Avery, 1900.
Linking Entry (note)
  • Forms part of Samuel Putnam Avery Collection.
Contents
8bis. Flower girls Drury Lane London (drawing) -- B9. Une mendiante à Londres (1st state) -- B9. Une mendiante à Londres (2nd state) -- B11. Misèrables sur le Pont de Londres -- B25. Le combat, scène tirée de l'Arioste (1st state) -- B25. Le combat, scène tirée de l'Arioste (2nd state) -- B53. Lion couchée.
Call Number
MEZAC
OCLC
NYPG97-F242
Author
Doré, Gustave, 1832-1883.
Title
London beggars and other miscellaneous subjects [graphic] / G. Dore.
Imprint
1869-1880.
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Print Collection; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
Cite As:
S. P. Avery Collection.
Linking Entry
Forms part of Samuel Putnam Avery Collection.
Indexes
Holdings checked in departmental copy og Henri Béraldi, Les graveurs du XIXe siècle, v. 6.
Provenance
Gift of Samuel Putnam Avery, 1900.
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Added Author
Avery, Samuel Putnam, 1822-1904. Collector
S.P. Avery Collection.
Research Call Number
MEZAC
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