BIB_ID
190602
Accession number
MA 4801 (03)
Creator
Du Barry, Jeanne Bécu, comtesse, 1743-1793.
Display Date
[1773?].
Credit line
Gift of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 1993.
Description
1 item (1 p.)
Notes
Item 1122 in the Wrightsman gift.
Signed "Lacomtesse du Barry."
With address panel.
Signed "Lacomtesse du Barry."
With address panel.
Provenance
Mrs. Charles Wrightsman.
Summary
Praising his works and youthful spirit: "If you did not speak, Sir, of the winter of your years, one would believe, from the freshness of your works, that you are inspired by the fires of early youth. The letter I have received from you sparkles with gaiety, and Tibulle could not have mingled more finesse with more gallantry. Live as long as your works, Sir ... "
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