L'Etoile double, by Boussod & Valadon, after 1884
Item — box-folder: YMS MS 8827 BOX 110
Dates
- after 1884
Biographical / Historical
The print was published by the gallery Boussod & Valadon, founded in 1884. It is based on the 1881 watercolour by Luis Falero, ‘Twin Stars’, 1881, held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
The Boussod & Valadon print was used as inspiration for and advertising poster by Richard Wendel for Troedel & Cooper, ‘The Ideal Velveteen eclipses all others’, held by the SLV Pictures Collection (H2000.180/224).
Extent
1 print : engraving on paper ; 12.5 x 6.8 cm. on paper 25.0 x 17.0 cm.
General note
Formerly in unnumbered box marked 'Bland Holt'.
- box-folder: YMS MS 8827 BOX 110 (Graphic materials)
Repository details
Part of the Australian Manuscripts Collection, State Library Victoria Repository
Contact:
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Melbourne Victoria 3000 Australia
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328 Swanston Street
Melbourne Victoria 3000 Australia
03 8664 7002