The Carnival of Parnassus (Le Carnaval du Parnasse)

After Gabriel de Saint-Aubin French
 Etched by Pierre François Basan French

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The Carnival of Parnassus, a ballet by the composer Jean-Joseph Cassanéa de Mondonville (1711–1772) premiered in Paris in 1749. Saint-Aubin was a great fan of the theater, often depicting specific moments from performances he had seen.

The Carnival of Parnassus (Le Carnaval du Parnasse), After Gabriel de Saint-Aubin (French, Paris 1724–1780 Paris), Etching

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The Carnival of Parnassus (Le Carnaval du Parnasse), After Gabriel de Saint-Aubin (French, Paris 1724–1780 Paris), Etching
The Carnival of Parnassus (Le Carnaval du Parnasse), After Gabriel de Saint-Aubin (French, Paris 1724–1780 Paris), Etching
The Carnival of Parnassus (Le Carnaval du Parnasse), After Gabriel de Saint-Aubin (French, Paris 1724–1780 Paris), Etching

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