Projet d'obélisque à élever sur le Pont Neuf, D.4459 (1 of 2), Louis-Pierre Baltard, En 10–1809

Author(s): baltard, louis-pierre (paris, 09–07–1764 - lyon, 22–01–1846), designer other title: oblique vertical projection (inscribed title (letter)) production date: in 10–1809 type(s) of object(s): graphic arts, drawing name(s): drawing materials and techniques: graphite, ink wash, watercolor, pen (graphic arts) dimensions - artwork: height: 93. 2cm width: 55. 9cm dimensions - mounting: height: 102cm width: 72cm marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: handwritten inscription - on the front, lower left in black ink: "oblique vertical projection" inscription - scale expressed in toises and meters signature and date - on the front, lower right, in black ink: "8bre. 1809. Baltardlp" stamp - on the front, bottom middle, in black ink: "ville / de / paris" (lugt 2012c) inventory number - on the front, bottom right in red ink: "i. E. D 4459" iconographic description: project for an obelisk to be erected on the pont neuf. Oblique elevation. Representation of the great napoleonic victories. Inscription on the obelisk: "the emperor / napoleon / to the french people". Western tip of the île de la cité. Current 1st arrondissement, paris. Acquisition mode: unknown acquisition mode institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris inventory number: d. 4459. Date: En 10–1809.