Perspective View of the Decoration on the Terrace of the Palace of Versailles for the Illumination and Fireworks Display on the Occasion of the Birth of Monseigneur le Duc de Bourgogne, 30 December 1751
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Perspective View of the Decoration on the Terrace of the Palace of Versailles for the Illumination and Fireworks Display on the Occasion of the Birth of Monseigneur le Duc de Bourgogne, 30 December 1751
175118th century
Martin Marvie, French, (1713–1813)
Jean Ouvrier, French, (1725–1784)
After Charles-Nicolas Cochin, II, French, (1715–1790)
- festivals - Gala occasions devoted to community observances, such as harvests or anniversaries of notable persons; also cultural events consisting typically of a series of performances of works in the arts. W [May 1991 alternate term added.]
- fireworks (visual works) - Pictorial or ornamental displays of light, sound, or smoke created using explosive equipment typically consisting of a paper case containing combustible material, an oxidizing agent, and sometimes a metal salt for coloring. For the explosive devices, use "fireworks (explosive equipment)." [March 1994 descriptor added.]
- palaces - Use for official residences, frequently large and impressively appointed, of sovereigns or other high dignitaries; for other large stately dwellings but not official residences, use "mansions." [July 1995 descriptor moved.]
- perspective - Use for any graphic method concerned with conveying an impression of depth or for representation by means of geometric projection using one or more vanishing points.
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Martin Marvie, French, (1713–1813) Jean Ouvrier, French, (1725–1784) Charles-Nicolas Cochin, II, French, (1715–1790) . Perspective View of the Decoration on the Terrace of the Palace of Versailles for the Illumination and Fireworks Display on the Occasion of the Birth of Monseigneur le Duc de Bourgogne, 30 December 1751 (Vue Perspective pur la Decoration Elevée sur la Terrasse de Versailles pur L'Illumination et le Feu d'Articfice qui a Eté Tiré a l'Occasion de la Naissance de Monseigneur le Duc de Bourgogne, le XXX. Decembre M.DCC.LI), 1751. Etching and engraving. : mm (in.). DAC accession number 1970.29.1. Purchase funds, 1970.
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