The Month Of Germinal, According To Louis Lafitte
Artist: Lafitte
The month of Germinal, according to the republican calendar commissioned from the painter Louis Lafitte in 1796 and popularized by the engravings of Salvatore Tresca.
Painting on ceramic tile. Very good condition, minor wear.
The month of Germinal corresponds roughly to the month of March. The engraving by S. Tresca was accompanied by these verses:
Everything vegetates & comes to life with the return of the Zephyrs,
Nature returns our desires to its laws;
And the purest Age learns from the Turtle Doves How sweet it is to unite & love each other like them
Painting on ceramic tile. Very good condition, minor wear.
The month of Germinal corresponds roughly to the month of March. The engraving by S. Tresca was accompanied by these verses:
Everything vegetates & comes to life with the return of the Zephyrs,
Nature returns our desires to its laws;
And the purest Age learns from the Turtle Doves How sweet it is to unite & love each other like them
350 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Louis 16th, Directory
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Other
Length: 24
Width: 24
Reference (ID): 1406155
Availability: In stock
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