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Fireworks celebrating the peace between France and the Empire, January 1698

1698
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The Treaty of Ryswick was signed on September 20, 1697 ending the War of the League of Augsburg which pitted France against England, Spain and the Holy Roman Empire. The fireworks celebration depicted here took place in January of 1698.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Fireworks celebrating the peace between France and the Empire, January 1698
  • Artist: Anonymous, French, 17th century
  • Date: 1698
  • Medium: Etching
  • Dimensions: Sheet (Trimmed): 13 9/16 in. × 8 in. (34.5 × 20.3 cm)
  • Classifications: Prints, Prints-Fete, Ornament & Architecture
  • Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1953
  • Object Number: 53.600.3616
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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