History & Battles
History & Battles
MICHEL OLIVIER LEBAS (1783-1843)
Naval Battle
published 1803Etching | 17.1 x 24.8 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 852275
An outline-etching reproducing a composition engraved by the Master of the Die (RCIN 852274) supposedly after a design by Polidoro da Caravaggio. The present print ascribes the composition to Raphael. Lettered with titles and production details. Published in C.P. Landon, 'Vie et Œuvre complète de Raphaël Sanzio', 1803, plate 359. Ruland (1876) interpreted the subject as 'The Battle of Actium'.
Creator(s)
Michel Olivier Lebas (1783-1843) (etcher)
After Master of the Die (active 1530-60) (engraver)
17.1 x 24.8 cm (sheet of paper)
11.3 x 18.5 cm (image)
La Bataille d'Actium. / Die schlacht bey Actium. / The Battle of Actium.
Added to the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1853-76)
Subject(s)
- Social sciences
- Military affairs
- Wars, Campaigns & Battles
- War operations
- Battles
- Naval battles
- Battles
- War operations
- Wars, Campaigns & Battles
- Military affairs
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Engineering & Technology
- Vessels (marine)
- Ships
- Vessels (marine)
- Engineering & Technology
- Social sciences
