Marguerite tenant le corps de son enfant, 94.2.1, Ary Scheffer, En 1852

Author(s): scheffer, ary (dordrecht, 10–01–1795 - argenteuil, 15–06–1858), painter production date: in 1852 dating in century: 19th century type(s) of object(s): graphic arts name(s): drawing materials and techniques: graphite pencil, watercolor place(s) of execution/realization: france dimensions - artwork: height: 32. 5cm width: 14. 5cm description: drawing representing the ghost of marguerite holding the body of her child, scene inspired by goethe's faust marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: registration - s. D. B. D. : "ary scheffer 1852" iconographic description: abandoned by faust, marguerite murders their child before being executed for this murder. During walpurgis night, his ghost appears to faust. Historical commentary: study for the painting "faust on the sabbath" from 1846, kept at the dordrecht museum. Date of acquisition: 02–03–1994 institution: museum of romantic life inventory number: 94. 2. 1. Date: En 1852.