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Denis Auguste Raffet - 30 Avril 1849 Expedition the Siege of Rome 30 April 1849

30 Avril 1849 (Expedition the Siege of Rome, 30 April 1849)

Denis Auguste Raffet's original lithograph, vril 1849" (Expedition the Siege of Rome, 30 April 1849) is printed upon thin China paper and impressed onto another sheet of thick, wove paper as published in 1850. H. Giacomelli's catalogue Raffet: Son Oeuvre Lithographique et Ses Eaux-Fortes lists it as the (First state of two), Catalogue #562. This impression is signed in the stone to the lower left, "Raffet 1850" and hails from Denis Raffet's last great set of original lithographs, "Expedition et Siege de Rome". "30 Avril 1849" depicts a battle scene showing the French army charging towards Rome, 30, April, 1849. It is a fine, original example of the famous military art created by the French artist, Denis Auguste Raffet.
 
Title: 30 Avril 1849 (Expedition the Siege of Rome, 30 April 1849)
Artist: Raffet, Denis Auguste Marie (Paris, 1804 - Genoa, 1860)
Date: 1850
Medium: Original Lithograph
Publisher: Gihaut, Paris
Printer: Auguste Bry, Paris
Note: Denis Auguste Marie Raffet: One of France's greatest lithographic artists of the early nineteenth century, Denis Auguste Raffet began his artistic career as a wood turner and decorator of porcelain in the studio of Cabanal. In 1824 he became a student at the Ecole des Beaux Arts and studied lithography under both Gros and Charlet. He then became an apprentice of Charlet for a period of five years.
  Raffet's first published lithographs date from 1826. During the following three decades he created almost eight hundred original lithographs depicting figure studies, satirical subjects and military scenes. It was in this latter category, however, where Denis Auguste Raffet achieved his greatest fame and his portrayals of Napoleon are among the finest created. One scholar writes,
 

"The nostalgia-laden Napoleonic imagery of Denis Auguste Raffet inspired many of his generation. 'Sublime' and 'genius' are terms in which his talent and his work were described. Raffet's heroism of subject and his powerful technique approach the realms of high art." *

  From 1830 to 1837 Denis Auguste Raffet produced yearly 'Album lithographiques' for the Paris publisher, Gihaut freres. Each album contained twelve original lithographs and many dealt with the Napoleonic legend. After 1837, Denis Auguste Raffet traveled to the Crimea where he created many lithographs detailing the life and military conflicts in that area. In his later years he visited a number of European countries under the patronage of Prince Demidoff.
Source: Expedition et Siege de Rome (Expedition and Siege of Rome)
  30 Avril 1849 hails from Denis Auguste Raffet's last great set of original lithographs, Expedition et Siege de Rome (Expedition and Siege of Rome). In total he created thirty-six large lithographs for the set from 1850 to 1859. All were published in Paris by Gihaut and printed by Auguste Bry. Each clearly shows his genius at depicting then contemporary events and warfare. Raffet's lithographic art consists of superbly arranged compositions and tonal effects which result in strong, emotional imagery. By means of his masterful technique, his images of warfare take on a monumental life of their own. Not surprisingly, many scholars have compared Denis Raffet's art to that of his great Romantic contemporary, Eugene Delacroix. His lithographs inspired an entire generation of artists and writers (such as Balzac) to explore his Romantic visions.
  Raffet's original lithograph contains a description of the scene printed under the image, it reads; "Une Colonne formee du 20e et du 33e. lancee au pas du course sur la route mitraille, partie du saillant du Vatican" It depicts a battle scene showing the French army charging towards Rome, 30, April, 1849. Other original impressions of "30 Avril 1849" are housed in important museums such as The National Gallery of Australia Accession No: 97236, the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Accession Number M22536, the Fitz Museum, Accession Number P. 237-1991 and others.
  A Historical Note: The Siege of Rome forms an interesting chapter in the history of France, in the Italian quest for unification and in the history of the Papacy. In 1848 Pope Pius IX was driven from Rome by forces seeking to unite the Italian states. A Roman Republic was then formed under the famous revolutionary leaders, Garibaldi and Mazzini. France was anything but sympathetic to the notion of a strong and united Italy and formed a large army to invade Rome. After a determined resistance Rome was captured by the French army in July of 1849, and the Pope returned to resume his powers under the protection of French bayonets in April, 1850. The Papacy continued to rule Rome until June, 1871, when the modern nation of Italy was formed.
Raisonne: H. Giacomelli, Raffet: Son Oeuvre Lithographique et Ses Eaux-Fortes, Paris, Bureaux de la Gazette des Beaux-Arts, 1862.
  Catalogue #562. First state of two as published in Paris in 1850 for the Expedition et Siege de Rome. Giacomelli relates that first state impressions of these lithographs were printed on China paper and pressed onto wove paper bearing both the full title and the extra border lines. Second state impressions were also printed upon China paper but laid onto a blank sheet of wove paper.
Reference: * Beatrice Farwell, The Charged Image: French Lithographic Caricature, 1816 - 1848, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Santa Barbara, 1989, p. 139.
Size: 9 1/2 X 15 1/2 (Sizes in inches are approximate, height preceding width of plate-mark or image.)
  Matted with 100% Archival Materials
Condition: Printed upon thin China paper and impressed onto another sheet of thick, wove paper as published in the first state. Bearing some foxing within the image and uneven trimming in the lower margin, else a finely printed impression and in good condition throughout. Signed in the stone to the lower left, "Raffet 1850". 30 Avril 1849 represents a prime example of the famous military art of Denis Auguste Raffet.
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Original Lithograph by the French artist, Denis Auguste Raffet.

30 Avril 1849 Expedition the Siege of Rome 30 April 1849 Original Lithograph by the French artist Denis Auguste Raffet
30 Avril 1849 (Expedition the Siege of Rome, 30 April 1849)

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Denis Auguste Raffet (Paris, 1804 - Genoa, 1860)
# Image Title & Artist Medium Date Notes -
01- 30 Avril 1849 by Denis Auguste Raffet 30 Avril 1849 (Expedition the Siege of Rome, 30 April 1849) by Denis Auguste Raffet Original Lithograph 1859 H. Giacomelli, Catalogue #562. First state of two. Signed in the stone by Denis Auguste Raffet. Sold
02.- Batterie No. 10 by Denis Auguste Raffet Batterie No. 10 (Expedition the Siege of Rome, Battery No. 10, June 30, 1849) by Denis Auguste Raffet Original Lithograph 1859 H. Giacomelli, Catalogue #584. First state of two. Signed in the stone by Denis Auguste Raffet. Sold
03.- Chemin de Ronde by Denis Auguste Raffet Chemin de Ronde (Expedition the Siege of Rome, Curved Walkway, Fortification) by Denis Auguste Raffet Original Lithograph 1859 H. Giacomelli, Catalogue # 582. First state of two. Signed in the stone by Denis Auguste Raffet.  
04.- Representant du Peuple by Denis Auguste Raffet Representant du Peuple by Denis Auguste Raffet (Representative of the People) Original Lithograph 1834 H. Giacomelli, Catalogue #379. First and only state. Signed in the stone by Denis Auguste Raffet and bearing the Golden Bee Napoleonic blindstamp Sold

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