The Fire of Hôtel-Dieu in Paris 1772, (late 18th-early 19th century). Creator: Hubert Robert.

The Fire of Hôtel-Dieu in Paris 1772, (late 18th-early 19th century). Creator: Hubert Robert.

2-995-297 - Heritage Art/Heritage Images

The Fire of Hôtel-Dieu in Paris 1772, (late 18th-early 19th century). The Hôtel-Dieu ('God Shelter') hospital dates from 829 CE, making it the oldest in France, and possibly the oldest continuously operating hospital in the world. The building was damaged by fire several times over the centuries. (Note the Cathedral of Notre Dame in the background).


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Hubert Robert, attributed to: French: Artist, painter, draughtsman

Medium
  1. Oil on canvas

Picture Type
  1. Cityscape?
  2. Painting

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe France Île-de-France Paris

  1. 48 52 00 N , 002 20 00 E

World Europe France Île-de-France Cité, Île de la

  1. 48 51 17 N , 002 20 50 E

World Europe Sweden

  1. 62 00 00 N , 015 00 00 E

Category Hierarchy

History & Politics Historical Events Disasters

Locations & Buildings Places of Worship

Science & Nature Times of the Day

Locations & Buildings Bridges


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3733x4960
File Size : 54,246kb


Aliases

  1. NM 6765
  1. E
  1. 1080002775
  1. 2-995-297
  1. 2995297
  1. NM 6765

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