Author(s):
houbron, frédéric (banyuls-sur-mer, in 1851 - perpignan, 01–10–1908), designer
other title: marché des enfants-rouges. 07. (inscribed title (letter))
production date: in 1907
type(s) of object(s): drawing, graphic arts
name(s): drawing
dimensions - artwork:
height: 31. 4cm
width: 19. 4cm
dimensions - museum assembly:
height: 48cm
width: 37cm
dimensions - museum master key:
height: 50cm
width: 40cm
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
signature of the performer - on the front of the drawing at the bottom left, signature in watercolor: "-houbron-" \ inscription in ink
inscription concerning the title - on the front of the drawing at the bottom right, inscription in watercolor: "marche des enfants - / - rouges -" \ inscription in pencil
inventory number - on the front of the drawing at the bottom center, number in red ink: "ied. 3559 (1)" \ inscription in ink
inscription - on the back of the drawing, entry number, inventory number and miscellaneous: "staircase b / e. 7252 (1) a. 08 / r. 35 = 1312 (1) / d 982 (1) [crossed out]" and in red ink: "ied. 3559 (1)"
inscription - on the front of the old montage, inscription in brown ink: "houbron iv" (shirt iv)
date - on the front of the drawing at the bottom left, date in watercolor: "- 07 -"
iconographic description:
urban landscape. Paved street, facade with entrance inscribed: "b", stairwell, banister, trough, lantern, key
historical commentary:
the oldest (private) market in paris, created in 1615, the marché des enfants-rouges, took the name of the hospital located at 90 rue des archives, following its closure in 1772. Sold to the city of paris in 1912, it is still in operation today. See also the other views of the market and the rue de bretagne: card01404, card3558 (1 to 6), card03559 (1 to 6), card06849 to card06851 (cain album, t. Iii, library), carp 0926, an unlocated watercolor and a monograph (see comment card01404)
mode of acquisition: purchase
date of acquisition: 26–08–1908
institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris
inventory number: d. 3559(1)
part of:
the red children's market, 1907. Date: En 1907.
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