DAMAME-DEMARTRAIS MICHEL FRANSOIS (1763-1827) View of the Peter and Paul fortress in St. Petersbourg in winter, 1796-1801. Acquaforte, acquatinta a colori 60 x 41 mm Michel Francois Damame-Demartrais è un famoso artista francese. Ha studiato sotto la guida di J.-L. David. Dal 1796 espone al Salon del Louvre. Nel periodo 1792-1805 lavorò in Russia; eseguì disegni con vedute di San Pietroburgo, Mosca e altre città, scene di vita russa.

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