Author(s):
monnier, henry bonaventure (paris, 07–06–1799 - paris, 03–01–1877 — 3–6–1877), designer-lithographer
cluis, j. , printer-lithographer
aubert (printer, lithographer, editor), editor
other title: la caricature [journal. ] (title of the whole)
production date: in 1830
dating in century: 19th century
type(s) of object(s): print, graphic arts
name(s): print
materials and techniques: lithography
dimensions - artwork:
height: 28. 4cm
width: 37. 2cm
dimensions - mounting:
height: 32. 5cm
width: 50cm
description:
board mounted on a cardboard sheet. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
letter - signed on the image, bottom center: "henry monnier"; and on the right: "imp. Lith by j. Cluis"; and below the image, in the center: "these people, mr le comte, will not last two days. "; and on the right: "au magasin de caricatures d'aubert, passage vero-dodat"
inscription - under the square line, in the lower margin, on the right: "i, the undersigned printer lithographer, certify the / present proof conforming to the entire edition. / paris on 16 october 1830. "; and signed below: "j. Cluis"; and on the bottom right montage: "b514"
inventory number - bottom right of the second square line: "r. G. 557"
museum mark – museum stamps in image, bottom right (lugt 2012c); and at the bottom left of the second square line: "carnavalet" (lugt 432d)
iconographic description:
a man and a woman are talking. They seem to come from high society. The man is holding what appears to be a diary. Satire; caricature; nobility. Themes / subjects / places represented:
genre scene, group of figures (subject represented), noble, caricature - humorous drawing
acquisition mode: unknown acquisition mode
institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris
inventory number: g. 557. Date: En 1830.
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