Marguerite Caillou Chéreau, French, active 1729–1755 Search this
Medium:
Engraving on laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 62.9 × 45.2 cm (24 3/4 × 17 13/16 in.)
Platemark: 52 × 36.8 cm (20 1/2 × 14 1/2 in.)
Image: 50.6 × 35.7 cm (19 15/16 × 14 1/16 in.)
Object Name:
Bound print
Type:
Bound print
Made in:
France
Date:
1751
Catalogue Status:
Research in Progress
Description:
Plate showing elevation and cross-section of the exterior and interior of the short axes of the temporary structure erected on the Place du Carrousel for the celebrations in honor of the marriage of Louis Dauphin and Maria Teresa of Spain given on February 23-26, 1745. In these perspectives, a painting of Apollo at his lyre (top) and of putti harvesting wheat (bottom) can be seen. The print also features figures at work, including musicians preparing to set up.
