- Description
- Aquatint; plate mark: 16.5 x 20 cm.
- Subjects
- Note
- Lower left: J. Harris sculp.
- The print depicts the Bal des Ardents of 1393. Charles VI, king of France, and several of his retainers danced before the court disguised as savages, chained together and wearing costumes covered with pitch. An accident resulted in the immolation of all save Charles and one other dancer.
- Call Number
- *MGZFD Mas 2
- OCLC
- NYPY887006243-F
- Title
A Masque at Paris, where the King and others dressed as satyrs were in great danger.
- Imprint
[n.p., 18--]
- Local Note
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- Connect to:
- Local Subject
Prints (Graphic arts) -- 19th century.
- Local Subject
Fires.
- Research Call Number
*MGZFD Mas 2