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Object Type
Museum number: 1861,1012.2727
Title: Object: Decoration du feu d'artifice
Description: Firework display in front of the Hotel de Ville in Paris, to celebrate the capture of Port Mahon by the French army commanded by Maréchal Duc de Richelieu; a representation of the trophies erected on the ruins of Fort St. Philip, persinifying France surrounded by heroes and consecrating the monument to Mars and Minerva. Etching and engraving
Producer name: After: Damun; After: Dumenil; After: Ruggieri
School/style
Production date: 1756
Materials
Technique: etching; engraving
Dimensions: Height: 523 millimetres; Width: 711 millimetres
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Location: Not on display
Subjects
Associated names: Representation of: Admiral John Byng; Associated with: Armand Emmanuel du Plessis, Duc de Richelieu
Associated places: Associated with: Mahón
Acquisition name
Acquisition date: 1861
Department: Prints and Drawings
Registration number: 1861,1012.2727

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