Artiste(s):
del. Vernet, Carle (1758-1836)
etched by Malbeste, Georges (1754-1843)
finished by Niquet, Claude (c.1770-after 1831)
Titre anglais composé:
The Feast of Virgil in Mantua, 24 vendémiaire year VI.
Titre inscrit:
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.
Sujet(s):
Mantua, Celebration of Virgil at (15 October 1797)
Technique:
etching
Date:
1820
Endroit d'imprimeurs:
Paris
Type de papier:
wove paper
Reproductions:
4° N I 063 ; DC223 T33 1806 elf, opp. p. 72.
Cote:
Endroit supplémentaire:
plate 24
This print has not been scanned for conservation reasons.