Paul Foucher, 585, Eugène Delacroix, Vers 1827 — 1828

Author(s): delacroix, eugène (saint-maurice, 26–04–1798 - paris, 13–08–1863), draftsman production date: around 1827 — 1828 dating in centuries: 2nd quarter of the 19th century type(s) of object(s): graphic arts name(s): drawing materials and techniques: black ink, pen (technique), paper dimensions - artwork: height: 18. 5cm width: 12. 4cm marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: mark - on the reverse: marked with graphite pencil historical commentary: this charged portrait which emphasizes the famous myopia of paul foucher could have been produced at the time when eugène delacroix designed the costumes for victor hugo's play "amy robsart" which will be given under the name of paul foucher, brother-in-law of victor hugo, on february 2, 1828 and will fall at the first performance. Themes / subjects / places represented: portrait (subject depicted) person / character depicted: foucher, paul acquisition method: manual donation date of acquisition: 1903 institution: maison de victor hugo - hauteville house inventory number: 585. Date: Vers 1827 — 1828.