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Jean Baptiste Lully

Print
1922-1966 (published), 17th century (painted)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print of Lulli and the Musicians, published 1922-1966.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleJean Baptiste Lully (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Engraving on paper
Brief description
Print of Lulli and the Musicians, published 1922-1966
Physical description
The print features a reproduction of the painting 'Lulli and the Musicians'. The print features Lully and four musicians around a table. The original painting, of the French School, has been reproduced in black and white.
Dimensions
  • Height: 20.8cm (approximately) (Note: Height measured is unmounted. Mounted height is 38.5cm.)
  • Width: 14.3cm (approximately) (Note: Width measured is unmounted. Mounted width is 26.5cm.)
Marks and inscriptions
'"Lulli and the Musicians," a painting of the French School by an unknown artist, from / the National Gallery. Jean Baptiste Lulli (1636-1687) was the leader of the band of / "Petits-Violons" of Louis XIV and the first composer of legitimate French opera. / Light may perhaps be thrown on the author of this fine 17th century picture by the / forthcoming French Exhibition at Burlington House next January.'
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Subject depicted
Summary
Print of Lulli and the Musicians, published 1922-1966.
Collection
Accession number
S.2118-2015

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Record createdSeptember 29, 2015
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