Who created "Paul and Virginia"?

Paul and Virginia was created by Alexandre Joseph Desenne|F. Noel|Giraldon Bovinet et Cie in 1805–27.

When was "Paul and Virginia" created?

This artwork was created 1805–27.

What medium is "Paul and Virginia"?

Paul and Virginia is Lithograph.

Is "Paul and Virginia" in the public domain?

Yes, Paul and Virginia is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Paul and Virginia

Alexandre Joseph Desenne|F. Noel|Giraldon Bovinet et Cie

1805–27

Medium

Lithograph

Dimensions

Image: 5 7/8 × 4 5/8 in. (14.9 × 11.7 cm) Sheet: 13 5/16 × 10 5/8 in. (33.8 × 27 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1949

Accession Number

49.21.78

About the Artist

Alexandre Joseph Desenne|F. Noel|Giraldon Bovinet et Cie · 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...

Paul and Virginia

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