Painting, French -- 18th century;Vulcan (Roman deity);Venus (Roman deity);Putti;Clouds;Shields;Swords;Helmets;Armor;Forges;Bow and arrow;Quill;Iron;Workers;Doves;Aeneas (Legendary character);Mythology, Classical
Remarks: Similar oil sketch is in collection of Yale University Art Gallery, no. 1959.33, Venus in the Workshop of Vulcan, 1757, oil on canvas, 18 1/4 x 14 7/8 in
Prints, British -- 19th century;Prints, British -- 20th century;Landscapes;Lakes;Fishing;Fishermen (People);Trees;Moon;Moonlight;Buildings;Figures -- Male
Medium notes: Aquatint on heavy wove paper, no watermark
Photography, French -- 19th century;Ocean;Ships;Seascapes
Notes: Le Gray's Brig on the Water created a sensation when it was first shown in London and Paris at the exhibitions of the Photographic Society and the Société de Photographie in 1856 and 1857. In this image Le Gray appears to have conquered...
