Physical Qualities
Etching and engraving, 345 × 440 mm. (13 9/16 × 17 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Garrett Collection
Object Number
1946.112.10677
Vernet's painting dates to 1764
Collection stamp of J.Burleigh James (Lugt 1425) ; BMA by gift, 1946; Garrett Collection; T. Harrison Garrett, Baltimore
Inscribed: In lower margin at right, just below engraved surface, "J. Aliamet Sculpsit." In lower margin at left, just below engraved surface, "J Vernet Pinxit" Lower in center, the title. Below, "Dediées à Monseigneur Clemens Charles François de l'Averdy,/Controlleur Géneral des Finances" In lower right corner of lower margin, "Par son tres Humble Serviteur/Jacques Aliamet Graveur du Roi." In lower margin at left, at bottom, "A Paris ches l'Auteur rue des Mathurins/vis à vis celle des Maçons."
Markings: Claghorn stamp on back; J. Burleigh Jones (Lugt 1425)
