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An etching portrays multiple large fires across a city along a body of water filled with ships.

An etching portrays the view of a city along body of water. There are several large fires all across the city, with smoke billowing into large plumes above. There are many ships of all different sizes in the water and along the coast. It is nighttime, and the fire is reflected in the water. There are large mountains in the background.

Identification and Creation

Object Number
TL42413.1
People
Jean-Baptiste Chapuy, French (c. 1760-1802)
After J. L. Boquet, French (1751 - 1817)
Title
Vue de l'incendie de la ville du Cap Français, Arrivée le 21 Juin 1793 (View of the Burning of the City of Cap Français on June 21, 1793)
Classification
Prints
Work Type
print
Date
1794
Culture
French
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/371267

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Etching printed in 5 colors
Technique
Etching
Dimensions
52.5 × 73.5 cm (20 11/16 × 28 15/16 in.)
frame: 85 × 105 cm (33 7/16 × 41 5/16 in.)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Bibliothèque nationale de France, Département des Etampes et de la Photographie, RESERVE QB-201
Object Number
TL42413.1
Division
European and American Art
Contact
am_europeanamerican@harvard.edu
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