Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle, London, 1749
The fireworks display celebrating the Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle took place on April 27, 1749, in St. James's Park, London. The temporary structure was designed by Jean Nicolas Servandoni. The peace agreement ended the War of Austrian Succession (1740–48).
Artwork Details
- Title: Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle, London, 1749
- Artist: Anonymous
- Designer: Jean Nicolas Servandoni (Italian, Florence 1695–1766 Paris)
- Date: 1749
- Medium: Etching and engraving
- Dimensions: Sheet: 4 5/8 × 7 5/8 in. (11.7 × 19.4 cm)
- Classifications: Prints, Prints-Fete, Ornament & Architecture
- Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1963
- Object Number: 63.607.40
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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