Author(s):
ramus, edmond (paris, in 05–05–1822 - in 1890), engraver
adan, louis emile (paris, 03–26–1839 - paris, 02–05–1937), author of the model
national edition, publisher
other titles:
illustration for "the legend of the centuries" in the national edition (subtitle), victor hugo: national edition. Paris: j. Lemonnyer; e. Testard, 1885-1894 (title of the set)
production date: around 1886
dating in century: 4th quarter of the 19th century
type(s) of object(s): print, manuscripts, printed matter, binding, graphic arts
name(s): book illustration
materials and techniques: etching
dimensions - square line:
height: 16. 8cm
width: 12cm
dimensions - board shot:
height: 22. 5cm
width: 16. 7cm
dimensions - artwork:
height: 31. 6cm
width: 25cm
dimensions - museum assembly:
height: 53cm
width: 38cm
description:
test proof before the letter with sketch and handwritten inscription in the lower margin. Stamp attached to the mat on the left side
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
letter - under the image at the bottom left: "ramus aq. F. "; and below: "two very small children, the boy and the girl / in the same cradle smiled asleep". Museum mark - on the front of the print in the lower right corner, museum stamp in blue ink (lugt 1270a)
iconographic description:
illustration for victor hugo's collection of poems "the legend of the centuries", between pages 145 and 150. Themes / subjects / places represented:
literary scene, the legend of the centuries (v. Hugo), poetry, mother - maternity, child
institution: maison de victor hugo - hauteville house
inventory number: 2017. 0. 2322. Date: Vers 1886.
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