Le Siège de la Rochelle
School : France
Description
Clément Métézeau montre à Richelieu les plans de la digue de La Rochelle.
About this work
The artwork titled "Le Siège de la Rochelle", attributed to Debon Hippolyte François (1807-1872), is preserved at musée d’art et d’histoire de Dreux. This piece is listed in the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture, which catalogues the works held in French museums.
Technique and Materials
This work belongs to the field: peinture, beaux-arts, histoire. It was created using the following materials and techniques: peinture à l'huile. Its period of creation is identified as: 3rd quarter 19th Century.
The Conserving Museum
"Le Siège de la Rochelle" is preserved at musée d’art et d’histoire de Dreux, 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
Debon Hippolyte François (1807-1872) est l'auteur de Le Siège de la Rochelle, oeuvre conservée au musée d’art et d’histoire de Dreux. Cette pièce est en peinture à l'huile. Cette pièce mesure H. 2,85 m, l. 3,825 m. Cette pièce remonte à la 3e quart 19e siècle. Concernant cette pièce : Paris, 1807/12/02 ; Paris, 1872/02/27.
Creation context
La 3e quart 19e siècle fournit à Debon Hippolyte François (1807-1872) le cadre propice pour imaginer Le Siège de la Rochelle. Cette œuvre, aujourd'hui trésor du musée d’art et d’histoire de Dreux, est l'aboutissement d'un échange fécond entre le créateur et les mouvements de pensée de son temps. Le contexte intellectuel et artistique se lit dans chaque choix formel de la composition.
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The work « Le Siège de la Rochelle » is held at musée d’art et d’histoire de Dreux, an institution labeled as a « Musée de France ». This label guarantees the quality of collection preservation and accessibility to the public.
This artwork is attributed to Debon Hippolyte François (1807-1872) according to the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture. Check the artist's profile on DellArte to discover their background, other works, and museums that house their creations.
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