Object details
Accession number
10.c.2.19
Creators
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E. Houvet
(1868 - 1949)
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illustrator
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Émile Mâle
(Commentry, France, 1862 - 1954, Fontaine-Chaalis, France)
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contributor
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A. Faucheux
(active Chelles, France, early 20th century)
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publisher
Full title
Chartres Cathedral : western or royal door, 12th century [Cathédrale de Chartres : portail occidental ou royal, XIIe siècle]
Creation Date
1919
Language
French
Publication Place
Chelles, France
Binding Description
white cloth; gilt lettering
Description
4 p., 1 ., 95 (i.e. 96) pl. 30 cm. (HathiTrust rec. #000606351)
Provenance
Gift from Bernard Berenson (1865–1959), American art historian to Isabella Stewart Gardner June 1921.
Marks
Illustrated with photogravure prints by the author.Enclosed: Letter to Isabella Stewart Gardner from author E. Houvet (1868-1949) on 15 June 1921 (ARC.002054)Enclosed: Letter to Isabella Stewart Gardner from author E. Houvet (1868-1949) on 7 May 1920 (ARC.002055)
Dimensions
29.8 x 26.7 x 3.2 cm (11 3/4 x 10 1/2 x 1 1/4 in.)
Display Media
Printed ink on paper with photogravure prints
Web Commentary
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Permanent Gallery Location
Blue Room
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