Artist(s):

del. Vernet, Carle (1758-1836)

etched by Malbeste, Georges (1754-1843)

finished by Niquet, Claude (c.1770-after 1831)

Composed Title English:

The Feast of Virgil in Mantua, 24 vendémiaire year VI.

Inscribed Title:

FÊTE DE VIRGILE À MANTOUE, LE 24 VENDEMIAIRE AN VI.

Inscription:

Dessiné par Carle Vernet // Gravé à l'eau forte par Malbeste // Terminé par Niquet

Description:

Soldiers and civilians dance and celebrate around the bust of Virgil in a clearing. In the foreground a young man brandishes an olive branch, symbol of peace. In the background, a glimpse of Mantua. New holidays were instituted by Napoleon during the siege of Mantua. Napoleon rides in from the left.

Subject Heading(s):

Mantua, Celebration of Virgil at (15 October 1797)

Medium:

etching

Date:

1820

Publication Place:

Paris

Paper Type:

wove paper

Duplicates:

4° N I 063 ; DC223 T33 1806 elf, opp. p. 72.

LocNo:

DC202.1 V47 1820z elf

Added Location:

plate 24