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Daphnis and Chloe

Daphnis and Chloe
(Daphnis et Chloé)
 1937
by Longus Sophista

Medium
book illustrated with 52 woodcuts printed in brown ink
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1961
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
book illustrated with 52 woodcuts printed in brown ink
Measurements
20.0 × 13.0 cm (page) 20.3 × 13.8 × 3.0 cm (book)
Edition
144/250
Printing/Publishing
printed by Philippe Gonin; published by A. Zwemmer, London
Accession Number
817-5
Department
International Prints and Drawings
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1961
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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