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CANNON OF THE REVOLUTION – “Stanislas Gate in Nancy.
See original version (French)
197
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CANNON OF THE REVOLUTION – “Stanislas Gate in Nancy.
See original version (French)
Estimate €40 - €60
Voluntary lot
Description
CANNON OF THE REVOLUTION – “Stanislas Gate in Nancy. “The wife of HUMBERG, the gatekeeper of the Porte de Stanislas in Nancy, wishing to prevent a cannon—which was stationed at the said gate—from being fired, took a bucket of water and poured it over the muzzle, despite the objections of the gunners.” Late 18th century. Etching by an anonymous artist. Lay paper. From the Bureau des Révolutions in Paris, 20 Rue des Marais F. St G. Small margins from the copper plate. 18.5 x 10.3 cm. Condition B/C (a few stains).
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