Daphnis en Chloë
Medium
lithography
Dimensions
361; 268
About this artwork
lithografie
About the Artist
Alexandre-Joseph Desenne · 1785–1827
Alexandre Joseph Desenne (1785–1827) was a French artist who specialized in book illustrations and became one of the foremost vignette designers for the finest editions of French literary classics during the early 19th century. Born in Paris in 1785 as the son of a bookseller, Desenne grew up immersed in the world of books and publishing, which profoundly influenced his career trajectory. Remarkab...