The Art of The Works of Moliére

21. Amphitryon
21. <i>Amphitryon</i> suite

A collection of fourteen engravings, including the Title of 1668 and other works in the definitive state by Maurice Leloir and Edmond Hedouin.

The collection is provided with complete provenance dating to its issue (including copy of original issuance certificate), the collection title page, publisher"s title page, a list of engravings and certificate of authenticity.

Amphitryon: <i>Title</i> Amphitryon: Title - In the clouds of Olympus, sits Jupiter upon his throne and accompanied by his eagle, bends toward the globe of the earth where he sees Alcmena, whilst cupid lets fly at him an arrow of love.
 
Amphitryon: <i>Title of 1668</i> Amphitryon: Title of 1668 - Above, the eagle of Jupiter, with outstanding spread wings, and holding in his talons, in place of the traditional thunder, the arms of the son of Venus.
 
Amphitryon: <i>Dramatis Personé</i> Amphitryon: Dramatis Personé - Maurice Leloir, as delineator, translates the original work of 1668, from the French, a lisitng of the cast of characters.
 
Amphitryon: <i>Prologue</i> Amphitryon: Prologue - The engraving is presented with a full page of dialog between Mercury and Night. Mercury: "It is Jupiter, as I have told you who wishes the somber favor of your cloak."
 
Amphitryon: <i>Prologue</i> Amphitryon: Prologue - The scene represents the interview between Night and Mercury.
 
Amphitryon: <i>Prologue</i> Amphitryon: Prologue - The third plate of the suite depicting Night and Mercury. As the two characters, Night in her chariot, and Mercury on fleeting feet wave good-bye to one another, Night says: Farewell mercury."
 
Amphitryon: <i>Act I, Scene II</i> Amphitryon: Act I, Scene II - Mercury startles Sosia (with lantern in hand) in a dark alley. Sosia: "And yet when I touch myself and recollect, it seems to me that I am myself."
 
Amphitryon: <i>Act I, Scene IV</i> Amphitryon: Act I, Scene IV - Cleanthis, arms folded, looks upon Mercury with apparent displeasure as Mercury says: "I would sooner have a convenient vice, than a worrying virtue,"
 
Amphitryon: <i>Act II, Scene II</i> Amphitryon: Act II, Scene II - Scene depicting Alcmena, Amphitryon, Cleanthis and Sosia.The artist's monogram is located in the plate. The image includes a full page of dialog from the play.
 
Amphitryon: <i>Act II, Scene III</i> Amphitryon: Act II, Scene III - Cleanthis and Sosia in the Square. With the artist's signature in the lower-right corner of the plate, with additional engraving contributions by etcher, Géry-Bichard.
 
Amphitryon: <i>Act II, Scene VI</i> Amphitryon: Act II, Scene VI - Scene depicts Jupiter, Alcmena, Cleanthis and Sosia in the garden. Signed in the plate by the painter, with additional engraving contributions by etcher, F. L. Kirkpatrick. whose name is also signed in the plate.
 
Amphitryon: <i>Act II, Scene IV</i> Amphitryon: Act II, Scene IV - Alcmena (on bended knee): "To say that we cannot hate, is it not saying that we forgive?"
 
Amphitryon: <i>Act III, Scene XI</i> Amphitryon: Act III, Scene XI - While Amphitryon, Cleanthis, the officers and Jupiter (sitting on a bed of clouds), Sosia (facing the audience) says: "My lord, Jupiter knows how to gild the pill."
 
Amphitryon: <i>Act III, Scene XI - Fini</i> Amphitryon: Act III, Scene XI - Fini - The final scene depicting Amphitryon, the officers, and Sosia, who says: "It is always best in these matters to say nothing."
 
 

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