Swivel Gun and Two Charges of Grape Shot

Swivel Gun and Two Charges of Grape Shot

anonymous

Details

Dimensions
pedestal: depth 31 cm
Origin
France
Holding institution
Rijksmuseum
Image provider
rijksmuseum
License
Public Domain
Credit
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Art Genome Taxonomy

7 tags

Subject Matter

  • War and Military Both · 98%

    The catalog title identifies a swivel gun and two charges of grape shot; the image shows the firearm accompanied by two small associated charges.

Time Periods

  • 18th Century Art Metadata · 84%

    The catalog dates the object to circa 1780–1800, placing it primarily within the eighteenth century, although the range reaches 1800.

Geographic Regions

  • French Art Metadata · 86%

    The catalog records France as the place of origin.

Materials

  • Brass Both · 95%

    Brass is listed in the catalog medium, and the barrel and several fittings have a visibly warm yellow-brown metallic appearance consistent with brass.

  • Wood Both · 94%

    Wood is listed in the catalog medium, and the dark stock and angular supporting pedestal appear wooden in the image.

  • Metal Metadata · 90%

    The catalog lists iron in addition to brass; because the catalog has no iron category, the visible and documented iron components are represented by the broader metal category.

Antiquities, Artifacts, and Religious Objects

  • Arms and Armor Both · 99%

    The catalog classifies the object as a flintlock weapon and cannon, and the image clearly shows a mounted firearm with a long barrel, lock mechanism, trigger, stock, and supporting mount.

Source & rights

anonymous. Swivel Gun and Two Charges of Grape Shot. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.