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Nicolas de Launay after Charles Monnet (1732-1808)
Thisbe and Pyramus, Ovid's Metamorphoses, French Classical Myth engraving, 1768

1768

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Copper-line engraving by Nicolas de Launay after Charles Monnet (1732-1808). Thisbe, finding the dead body of Pyramus, throws herself on a sword. From 'Les Metamorphoses d'Ovide', published in Paris in 1768. Ink stamp on reverse reads 'Manufre de M.ge le Duc D'angouleme a Paris'. Porcelain interest. 220mm by 145mm (sheet)
  • Creator:
    Nicolas de Launay after Charles Monnet (1732-1808)
  • Creation Year:
    1768
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.67 in (22 cm)Width: 5.71 in (14.5 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Ink stamp on reverse reads 'Manufre de M.ge le Duc D'angouleme a Paris'.
  • Gallery Location:
    Melbourne, AU
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU124426431552

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