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Incendie du Cap Français les 20, 21, 22 et 23 juin 1793
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Incendie du Cap Français les 20, 21, 22 et 23 juin 1793

SWEBACH Jacques François Joseph;SWEBACH-DESFONTAINES (dit) — SWEBACH-DESFONTAINES : Metz, 1769/03/19 ; Paris, 1823/12/10 ; nationalité : Française — 4th quarter 18th Century

Subject depicted

scène historique (Haiti, incendie, ville)

About this work

The artwork titled "Incendie du Cap Français les 20, 21, 22 et 23 juin 1793", attributed to SWEBACH Jacques François Joseph;SWEBACH-DESFONTAINES (dit), is preserved at musée d'Aquitaine. Referenced in the Joconde database, this work contributes to the national artistic heritage preserved in labeled museums.

Technique and Materials

This work belongs to the field: estampe, histoire, mémoire de l'esclavage. It was created using the following materials and techniques: papier, gravure. Its period of creation is identified as: 4th quarter 18th Century.

The Conserving Museum

"Incendie du Cap Français les 20, 21, 22 et 23 juin 1793" is preserved at musée d'Aquitaine, an institution bearing the « Musée de France » label. This label ensures that the collections are managed rigorously in terms of conservation, inventory, and public accessibility.

Data sources

The information about this work comes from the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture, published on data.culture.gouv.fr under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab).

About this artwork

SWEBACH Jacques François Joseph;SWEBACH-DESFONTAINES (dit) est l'auteur de Incendie du Cap Français les 20, 21, 22 et 23 juin 1793, oeuvre conservée au musée d'Aquitaine. Le procédé technique employé est papier, gravure. Cette pièce mesure Hauteur en cm 30 ; Largeur en cm 40.8. Le sujet représenté est : scène historique (Haiti, incendie, ville). Sa période de création est la 4e quart 18e siècle. Complément d'information : SWEBACH-DESFONTAINES : Metz, 1769/03/19 ; Paris, 1823/12/10 ; nationalité : Française.

Creation context

Le moment historique de la 4e quart 18e siècle éclaire la démarche de SWEBACH Jacques François Joseph;SWEBACH-DESFONTAINES (dit) lorsqu'il crée Incendie du Cap Français les 20, 21, 22 et 23 juin 1793. Cette réalisation, préservée au musée d'Aquitaine, contient les résonances d'un milieu artistique en pleine mutation, où tradition et modernité s'entrechoquent pour produire des œuvres d'une grande originalité.

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