Author(s):
boulanger, louis candide (vercelli, 11–05–1806 - dijon, 05–03–1867), designer
other title: costume project for “hernani” at the théâtre-français in 1830 (subtitle)
production date: in 1830
dating in centuries: 2nd quarter of the 19th century
type(s) of object(s): graphic arts
name(s): drawing
materials and techniques: watercolor, paper
dimensions - artwork:
height: 30. 5cm
width: 20cm
dimensions - museum assembly:
height: 40cm
width: 30cm
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
signature - lower right, half cut: "l. [b]"
handwritten inscription - at the bottom in ink, in the hand of victor hugo: "le page iaquez - mlle despréaux"
handwritten inscription - on the back at the top, old framing information: "19-28/ 34-45/ vergé/ gray green english bevel/ idem"
handwritten inscription - on the reverse, following the previous one and in another hand: "c. Old gold interlacing"
iconographic description:
comparison with the costume models kept by the comédie-française suggests that this drawing would rather be a portrait of the actress louise allan-despreaux in her role than a costume project. Historical commentary:
when the play premiered on february 25, 1830, the role of page iaquez was played by actress louise allan-despreaux (1810-1856). Themes / subjects / places represented:
hernani or castilian honor (v. Hugo)
acquisition method: manual donation
date of acquisition: 1903
institution: maison de victor hugo - hauteville house
inventory number: 271. Date: En 1830.
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