Veue de la Vigne de S.M. la Reine avec l'illumination / Veduta della Vigna di S.M. la Regina con l'illuminatione

1737 Etching by Giovanni Antonio Belmond (French, 1696-after 1769

Engraving by Belmondo, from the famous series La Sontuosa illuminazione della citta di Torino per l'Augusto Sposalizio delle reali maesta di Carlo Emmanuele Re di Sardegna e di Elisabetta Teresa Principessa primogenita di Lorena. (Turin: Chais, 1737).

A description of the festivities surrounding the marriage of Charles Emmanuel III (1701-1773), Duke of Savoy and King of Sardinia, to Elizabeth Therese (1711-1741) of Lorraine in Turin on 21 April 1737. The decorations were designed by Vittone, Masson, Agliaudi, Daudet, Belmondo, de Prenner, Herriset and include numerous illuminations, as well as a large fireworks display over an allegorical grotto richly decorated with statuary, the arms of the bride and groom, and an elaborate central fountain.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Copperplate, with full margins & hand colored, perfect condition.

Origin:
Italy

Materials & Techniques:
Etching

Details:
Art Subjects: Architecture, Landscape
Country of Origin: Italy
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Framed

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Copperplate, with full margins & hand colored, perfect condition.