Author(s):
desaulx, jean (saint-omer - viry-châtillon), engraver
gossard, engraver
curty, claude joseph (31–08–1799 - after 1882), designer
other title: june 1794: recapture of guadeloupe at the battle of fleurus and feast of the supreme being. (series title)
type(s) of object(s): print, graphic arts, french revolution
name(s): print
dimensions - artwork:
height: 24. 9cm
width: 31. 3cm
dimensions - mounting:
height: 32. 5cm
width: 50cm
description:
work fixed on a montage. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
inventory number - on the front of the plate, bottom right, number in pencil: "g. 28985" \ inscription in pencil
stamp - on the front of the plate at the bottom right, oval stamp in red ink "collection liesville / ville / de / paris" (cf. Lugt suppl. 1681b). \ inscription in ink
iconographic description:
the vengeur sunk by the english off ouessant. French revolution. Republic. History. Navy. Naval battle. Shipwreck. Ship, sail, cannon, flag, sea, rowboat, wreck, ray
historical commentary:
under the orders of admiral villaret de joyeuse (1750-1812), around twenty french ships were responsible for escorting a wheat convoy from the united states to brest, intended to supply france. Seven ships were sunk by the anlais off ouessant, including the vengeur commanded by captain renaudin. The load managed to pass during the confrontation. In its report of the event, the committee of public safety will popularize the heroism and sacrifice of the crew
acquisition method: manual donation
name of donor, testator, seller: liesville, alfred de, viscount
date of acquisition: 03–1880
institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris
inventory number: g. 28985. Date: Unknown.
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