C.G. Lamoignon de Malesherbes - né a Paris le 6 Décembre 1721 ; mort le 22 avril 1794 / Aubry del. ; Cardon sculp.
Summary
Print shows the apotheosis of Chrétien Guillaume de Lamoignon de Malesherbes, bust portrait, left profile among clouds above allegorical scene with a sarcophagus on which is a reclining female figure holding an open book that states "Amélioration Du Sort Des Prisonniers Droits Civils Accordés Aux Protestans" above a frieze showing a snake approaching a dog sleeping with a lamb, lilies, and broken pieces of classical architecture.
Tags
Date
01/01/1798
Contributors
Cardon, Anthony, 1772-1813, engraver
Aubry, Louis François, 1767-1851, artist
Location
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
No known restrictions on publication.