Art and Art History Collection (Saskia)
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Publisher
Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation
Abstract
This picture, which includes a horse, is based on Semiramide, a popular 18th- and 19th-century opera. Charles Gounod, a favorite of Degas, and Gioachino Rossini are just two composers among half a dozen who were attracted to this story. Degas was familiar with at least one of them.
Keywords
Paris, France, Style: French Realist/Impressionist, School: Realist/Impressionist, Movement: Realism/Impressionism, French, Painting;, Painting
Geographic Location
Paris, France
Time Period
1860/61
Type
StillImage
Rights
This material is licensed by USF Libraries for the research and teaching needs of USF students, staff, and faculty only. See: https://lib.usf.edu/collections-and-discovery/collection-management/user-terms/
Access Restrictions
Only thumbnail images and descriptive information are available to non-USF users. Full access to this collection is available only to authorized users on the USF network on campus or via VPN.
Media Type
Paintings; Pictures
Holding Location
University of South Florida
Identifier
A01-PFF0555
Recommended Citation
Unknown, "Semiramis Building Babylon (detail)" (2022). Art and Art History Collection (Saskia). 3381.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/saskia/3381
