The Tarot, in the form of leaves of the book of Thoth placed in the temple of Fire at Memphis, Egypt. Mixed media by J.B. Alliette (Etteilla), 178-.

  • Alliette, 1738-1791.
Date:
[between 1780 and 1789?]
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584577i
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The Tarot, in the form of leaves of the book of Thoth placed in the temple of Fire at Memphis, Egypt. Mixed media by J.B. Alliette (Etteilla), 178-. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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Description

The Tarot cards laid out according to their supposed arrangement at Memphis. Includes a portrait engraving of Etteilla (Jean-Baptiste Alliette, 1738-1791)

Publication/Creation

[Paris?], [between 1780 and 1789?]

Physical description

1 collage : engravings with watercolour, letterpress and gouache drawing ; 113 x 66.4 cm

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Lettering

Tableau des lames du livre de Thot qui étoit placé dans le temple du Feu à Memphis

Reference

Wellcome Collection 584577i

Exhibitions note

Exhibited in “Tarot: Origins & Afterlives” at The Warburg Institute, London, 31 January - 30 April 2025

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  • Collage.

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  • Frame only.

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