Drawings and PrintsBooks1775

By I. Beckington|Bidpai (British|Indian)

The Instructive and Entertaining Fables of Pilpay, An Ancient Indian Philosopher, Containing a Number of Excellent Rules for the Conduct of Persons of All Ages and in All Stations is a books created in 1775 using illustrations: etching measuring 6 11/16 x 4 1/8 in. (17 x 10.5 cm) attributed to I. Beckington|Bidpai (British|Indian) — now part of the Drawings and Prints collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumIllustrations: etching
Dimensions6 11/16 x 4 1/8 in. (17 x 10.5 cm)
ClassificationBooks
DepartmentDrawings and Prints
Credit LineThe Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund
Date1775

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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