Jean François Blondel, French, 1681–1756 Search this
Marguerite Caillou Chéreau, French, active 1729–1755 Search this
Medium:
Engraving on laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 62.7 × 45.5 cm (24 11/16 × 17 15/16 in.)
Platemark: 52.1 × 37.1 cm (20 1/2 × 14 5/8 in.)
Image: 50.8 × 35.9 cm (20 in. × 14 1/8 in.)
Object Name:
Bound print
Type:
Bound print
Made in:
France
Date:
1751
Catalogue Status:
Research in Progress
Description:
Entryway and elevation of the temporary structure set up on the Place de l'Estrapade for the celebrations in honor of the marriage of Louis Dauphin and Maria Teresa of Spain given on February 23-26, 1745. The structure has a grotto-like appearance, with a carved river god and nymph at the top of the entryway. The structure is rusticated and features terms at each post.
