Author(s):
opiz or opitz, george emmanuel (prague, 10–04–1775 - leipzig, 12–07–1841), designer
other title: the peddler, the little chimney sweeps, the poster paster, rue de castiglione (dummy title)
production date: in 1831
type(s) of object(s): graphic arts, drawing
name(s): drawing
dimensions - artwork:
height: 36. 4cm
width: 26. 2cm
dimensions - mounting:
height: 36cm
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
signature of the performer - on the front, bottom middle, in black ink: "g. Opiz del"
title of the work - on the front, bottom middle, in black ink: "paintings of paris / the little posters, rue de castiglione, the colporteur, the menus-peuple, the little chimney sweeps. "
stamp - on the front, bottom right, in black ink: "carnavalet" (lugt 432d)
inventory number - on the front, lower left, in black ink: "d. 8595"
number - on the front, lower right, in black ink: "e. 21253"
iconographic description:
genre scene. Exterior scene: paris, "rue de castiglione", architecture. Characters: a crowd of men, women and children rush to read the poster that a man sticks on a wall "proclamation". He holds a paintbrush between his teeth. Many other posters line the wall: "diner", "napoleon", "res[. . . ]. The man carries other posters and material on his belt. Women and a child buy the newspapers sold by the peddler while he announces the news. A dog stands in the middle of the crowd. Two young chimney sweeps emerge onto the square. One of them wears knee pads. Carts, one of which bears the inscription "blan", pass in the distance. Mode of acquisition: purchase
date of acquisition: 1979
institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris
inventory number: d. 8595
part of:
album of 29 drawings entitled pictures of different manners and costumes. Original drawings by g. Opitz in leipsic. 1831. Date: En 1831.
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