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Benoit Audran I and Eustache Le Sueur

The Sick-bed of Alexander

1710

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The Sick-bed of Alexander

1710

Physical Qualities Engraving and etching, Sheet: 350 x 350 mm. (35 x 35 cm.) Image: 350 x 350 mm. (35 x 35 cm.)
Credit Line Garrett Collection
Object Number 1984.81.3318
T. Harrison Garrett, Baltimore, purchased 1885 (Lugt supp. 2435b); James L. Claghorn, Philadelphia (Lugt supp. 555c).
Andresen, Andreas, Handbuch für Kupferstichsammler, Leipzig: T.O. Weigel, 1870-1873, no. 9.

Signed: 1

Inscribed: RECTO: BC in pl., in image border: 'Eust. le Sueur inv. et pinx. Benedict. Audran del. et Sculpsit. 1711.'. VERSO: BL: Claghorn stamp in red ink, & (graphite, in diamond): '11363'; BC (graphite, upside down): 'Alexander & his Physician'.

Markings: none - illegible

Artist

Benoit Audran I

1660–1720

French, 1661-1721
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Artist

Eustache Le Sueur

1616–1654

French, 1617 - 1655
Meet Eustache Le Sueur

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