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The Capture and Burning of Selinus by Hannibal
Louis-Jean Desprez (French, 1743–1804)
about 1783–84
Medium/Technique
Etching and aquatint
Dimensions
50.2 x 72.5 cm (19 3/4 x 28 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Katherine E. Bullard Fund in memory of Francis Bullard
Accession Number1996.338
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Catalogue Raisonné
Wollin 30, II/III; Baudicour 1
DescriptionEtching and aquatint on cream, moderately thick, moderately textured paper
InscriptionsDedicated to the Marquis de Clermont Damboise, ambassador to the King of the two Sicilies. (The ruins of ancient Selinus are on the west coast of Sicily).