Samuel William Reynolds I, Richard Parkes Bonington, and others
Le Billet doux
1828
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- Artist: Samuel William Reynolds I
- Artist: Richard Parkes Bonington
- Publisher: Moon, Boys & Graves
- Publisher: Giraldon-Bovinet
Le Billet doux
1828
Physical Qualities
Mezzotint, Sheet: 320 x 253 mm. (12 5/8 x 9 15/16 in.)
Plate: 251 x 201 mm. (9 7/8 x 7 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
The George A. Lucas Collection, purchased with funds from the State of Maryland, Laurence and Stella Bendann Fund, and contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations throughout the Baltimore community
Object Number
1996.48.12866
This impression has an erroneous inscribed title "Le Bille doux"
The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchase, 1996; The Maryland Institute College of Art, through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris
Inscribed: Inscribed in plate: lower left "Bonnington pinxt."; lower center "Le Billet doux"; lower right "S. W. Reynolds sculpt."; along bottom "London, 1st June 1829, published by Moon, Boys & Graves, Pall Mall. Paris Giraldon-Bovinet & Cie., 26, passage Vivienne."
Markings: Blindstamp: Giraldon-Bovinet (Lugt 1138b)
