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[Paris, Coustelier], 1745. In 12°, 159 x 100 mm. Edition illustrated in intaglio, including a frontispiece by Antoine Coypel, 4 header panels and 28 compositions by Philippe d'Orléans engraved by Benoît Audran, the final plate called “des petits pieds”, and finally 4 elegant culs-de-lampe depicting pastorals, designed by Cochin fils and engraved by Chedel, added specifically for this 1745 edition, which close each of the 4 books of the work. Apart from these four new vignettes, these are the same figures as the so-called "du Régent" edition of 1718, so much so that this date remained on the frontispiece. The last figure, "des petits pieds", whose design has been attributed to count de Caylus, was not included in this first edition; engraved in 1729, it was generally added later. gilded. Noble ex libris on the pastedown.
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Longus' graceful novel, translated by Amyot, inspired 28 compositions, retouched and engraved by Benoît Audran. Louis XIV's nephew, Philippe d'Orléans had been kept away from the battlefields, where he was beginning to gain glory, by his uncle's jealousy. The young duke consoled himself for his inactivity by dedicating himself to painting and music. Longus's graceful novel, translated by Amyot, inspired 29 compositions, retouched and engraved by Benoit Audran. His painting teacher was Antoine Coypel. There are 4 beautiful Cochin culs-de-lampe engraved especially for this 1745 edition.
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