Passage du Pô, devant Plaiçance (...)
Medium
etching
Dimensions
291; 388
About this artwork
inscription: ‘a paris chez Naudet [...] 1890 f’
Art Historical Context
"Passage du Pô, devant Plaiçance is a striking etching by Jean Dupless-Bertaux, a French engraver of the late 18th century known for his detailed illustrations of historical and military events. Created in 1799 and measuring 291mm by 388mm, this print captures a dramatic moment likely from Napoleon Bonaparte's Italian Campaign during the French Revolutionary Wars. title refers to the crossing of the Po River near Piacenza (an older spelling of Plaiçance), a pivotal in 1796 thatflanked Austrian forces and opened the door to French victories in northern Italy. Etching, Duplessis-Bertaux's favor...
About the Artist
Jean Duplessis-Bertaux · 1750–1818
Comment on works: Engraver; Painter; Military scenes; Historical scenes; prints with inscribed maker name "Duplessis Berthault" refer to Duplessis and his engraver Pierre-Gabriel Berthault, meaning both worked on the print as draftsman and engraver.