1757
The Storm
Jean Joseph BalechouFrench, 1716 - 1764
Engravings of Claude-Joseph Vernet’s compositions circulated around the world, teaching the concept of the shipwreck painting and illustrating the usual elements, including scenes of drowning and rescue. Over time, hundreds of prints after Vernet’s paintings were published by many artists, beginning with the artist’s friends, such as Jean-Joseph Balechou, who engraved this plate at Vernet’s request.
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