Pompe funèbre d'Élisabeth Therèse de Lorraine

1741

Charles-Nicolas Cochin II

Associated Names
Charles-Nicolas Cochin II

Artist, French, 1715 - 1790

This is a drawing of an ornate ceremonial setting within a grand architectural interior. The scene features a large hall adorned with drapery and decorative elements. Above, there is a canopy with fabric and sculptures. In the center is an elevated platform with a decorated structure and candelabras. The hall is flanked by columns and pilasters, with detailed draperies and symbols on the walls. The perspective is designed to emphasize the height and expanse of the space, directing the viewer's eye towards the center of the scene.

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Bibliography

1770

  • Jombert, Charles-Antoine. Catalogue de l'oeuvre de Ch. Nic. Cochin Fils. Paris: 1770.

1880

  • Portalis, baron Roger and Henri Beraldi. Les graveurs du dix-huitieme siecle. 2 parts, 3 vols. each part. Paris, 1880.

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: DeBonneval.in.; lower right in plate: C.N. Cochin filius del. et Sculp.; across bottom in plate: POMPE FUNEBRE D'ELISABETH THERESE DE LORRAINE REINE DE SARDAIGNE, EN L'EGLISE DE NOTRE DAME / DE PARIS LE XXII.e SEPTEMBRE M.DCC.XXXVI. / Cette Pompe ordonnée par M.Le Duc de Rochcchoüart, Pair de France, Premier Gentilhomme de la Chambre du Roy, à eté conduitte par M.de Bonneval / Intendant et Controlleur general del'argenterie, menus plaisirs et affaires de la Chambre de sa Majesté, et executé par les Srs. Perotet Slodtz.

Watermarks

DUPVY / AUVERGNE

Wikidata ID

Q75421326

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