Maximilian Christopher Miller, a giant, aged 59, with three spectators. Engraving after L.P. Boitard, 1733.

  • Boitard, Louis-Philippe, active 1733-1770.
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For sitter see: C.J.S. Thompson, 'The mystery and lore of monsters', London 1930, p. 150

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[London] (Grays Inn) : Sold by M.C. Miller, & J. Clark engraver & printse...

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1 print : line engraving with etching

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Maximilian Christopher Miller. ... Boitard del. Drawn from the life at London April 1733. Lettering continues: "Near eight foot high, his hand a foot, & his finger six inches long. Born at Leipsick in Saxony A.D. 1674." followed by a French translation of these words

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Wellcome Collection 904i

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