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ABC/168
Title
Les Antiquities d’Athenes, traduit de l’anglaisi par L.F. Feuillet in 4 vols. Vol. II.
Date(s)
- 1808-1822 (Creation)
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1 volume
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Name of creator
(1713-2 Feb 1788)
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Painter and architect
Name of creator
(1721–1804)
Biographical history
A British architect, Revett is best known for his work with James "Athenian" Stuart documenting the ruins of ancient Athens.
ODNB Entry: https://doi.org/10.1093/ref:odnb/23395
ODNB Entry: https://doi.org/10.1093/ref:odnb/23395
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Scope and content
The second of a series of 4 volumes offering insight into the Antiquities of Athens. It offers an Introduction, then descriptive and critical texts, accompanied by numerous original Etchings of scaled elevations, sections, plans and other illustrations. Subjects included: The Acropolis, or the Citadel of Athens; Temple of Minerva, named Parthenon and Hecatompedon; Temple of Erechtheus, Minerva Poliade and Pandrose; Theater of Bacchus; Choragic Monument of Thrasyllus; The Propylaea.
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Language of material
- French
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Good condition. Corners and spine slightly scuffed