This and 55 other objects are a part of a set whose first object is Bound Volume, Frontispiece for Book 4, in Eight books of Ornament.

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Bound Volume, Frontispiece for Book 4, in Eight books of Ornament

This is a Bound Volume. It was created by William Delacour and engraved by François Vivares. It is dated 1741–47 and we acquired it in 1962. Its medium is engravings on white laid paper, bound in half-calf and marbled boards. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

It is credited Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council.

Its dimensions are

Open: 41.4 x 48.1 x 11.7 cm (16 5/16 x 18 15/16 x 4 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Bound Volume, Frontispiece for Book 4, in Eight books of Ornament; William Delacour (French, 1741 – 1767); Engraved by François Vivares (French, 1709 – 1782); France; engravings on white laid paper, bound in half-calf and marbled boards; Open: 41.4 x 48.1 x 11.7 cm (16 5/16 x 18 15/16 x 4 5/8 in.); Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1962-126-1-50

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