French school of the XIXᵉ century - Lot 158

French school of the XIXᵉ century Horrible Assassinat commis à l'Opéra le 13 février 1820, par Louis-Pierre Louvel, sur la Personne de son Altesse Royale, Mgr le Duc de Berri, etc. Delarue, 1820 Historical and dramatic work from the French school of the XIXᵉ century, illustrating the assassination of Mgr le Duc de Berri, perpetrated by Louis-Pierre Louvel on February 13, 1820 at the Opéra. This depiction, engraved by Delarue in 1820, bears witness to the importance of the event and its impact on society at the time. Modest format, favoring an intimate, detailed reading: H. 27 x W. 30 cm. Few visible accidents, including small tears and wear, but without compromising the work's legibility or historical interest. Provenance: Estate of Mr. and Mrs. V.