Image

Abraham Bosse

David Holding his Sling

Description

Maker

Abraham Bosse (French, 1604 - ca. 1676), designer

Title

David Holding his Sling

Year

1651

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

etching, engraving

Supports

Dimensions

24.3 x 14.4 cm (9 9/16 x 5 11/16 inches) (plate)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

In Plate--In LC of image:ABosse (A+B in monogram) fe.et ex. Avec Priuilege 1651. ; 8-line French poem, LC:La Fronde en cet endroit... (see print for full inscription)

Identification

State

ii/ii

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Barnet Fain

Object Number

72.155

Type

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Tombstone

Abraham Bosse (French, 1604 - ca. 1676), designer
David Holding his Sling, 1651
etching; engraving
24.3 x 14.4 cm (9 9/16 x 5 11/16 inches) (plate)
Gift of Mrs. Barnet Fain 72.155

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