The Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillane. A New Translation, by the Author of Roderick Random.
Unidentified artist, English, 18th century
Alain René Le Sage
(French, 1668–1747)
Thomas Osborne
(English, died in 1767)
John Rivington
(English, 1720–1792)
1766
Place of PublicationLondon, England
Medium/TechniqueIllustrated book with 33 etching and engravings
DimensionsOverall (vol. 1): 18.4 x 11.4 x 2.5 cm (7 1/4 x 4 1/2 x 1 in.)
Credit LineWilliam A. Sargent Collection—Bequest of William A. Sargent
Accession number37.2345a-d
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Not on viewClassificationsIllustrated books
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London: T. Osborne, J. Rivington [et al.], 1766
ProvenanceEarly ownership inscription crossed out; Cary Tucker [inscription]; B. & J. F. Meehan, Export Booksellers, Bath [label]; acquired in 1916 by William A. Sargent, Boston (1858-1936), by whom bequeathed to MFA, November 17, 1937.Unidentified artist, French, 18th century
1782
Unidentified artist, French, 18th century
1790
Unidentified artist, French, 18th century
1747
Unidentified artist, French, 18th century
1737