Art and Art History Collection (Saskia)
Files
Download image (4.7 MB)
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
Holding Location
University of South Florida
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
Identifier
A01-PFF0556
Recommended Citation
Unknown, "Semiramis Building Babylon (detail)" (2022). Art and Art History Collection (Saskia). 3382.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/saskia/3382
