Narcissus looking at his reflection in a pool surrounded by trees. Engraving by W. Walker, 1775, after C. Monnet.

  • Monnet, Charles, 1732-1809?
Date:
1 Feb.y 1775
Reference:
3020917i
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Description

Ovid, Metamorphoses III. 337-508

Publication/Creation

[London (No. 46 Fleet Street)] : Publish'd according to Act of Parliament by G. Kearsly, 1 Feb.y 1775.

Physical description

1 print : engraving, with etching ; platemark 20.2 x 15 cm

Lettering

Narcissus seeing his reflection in a fountain becomes enamoured of himself. C. Monnet inv.t. W. Walker sculp.

Creator/production credits

Designed by Monnet to illustrate an edition of Ovid's Metamorphoses, 1767-1771

Reference

Wellcome Collection 3020917i

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