Author(s):
adam, victor (jean-victor adam, known as) (paris, 28–01–1801 - viroflay, 30–12–1866), designer-lithographer
bulla, joseph, editor
lemercier, bénard et cie, printer-lithographer
other title: proverbs in action. (title of the set)
production date: around 1840
dating in century: 19th century
type(s) of object(s): print, graphic arts
name(s): print
materials and techniques: lithography
dimensions - artwork:
height: 35. 6cm
width: 26. 3cm
dimensions - museum assembly:
height: 50cm
width: 40cm
description:
plate 20 from a set consisting of a cover and twenty-four plates
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
stamp - bottom right, in black ink: "donation of visme de wegmann" (lugt 2494b)
stamp - bottom, center, in black ink: "carnavalet" (lugt 432d)
signature of the performer - bottom right, printed: "v. Adam"
letter - bottom left, under the square line: "paris, bulla publisher, rue tiquetonne, 18. ". Bottom right: “imp. De lemercier, benard et ce. ”. In the center: "proverbs in actions. /20. ". In the image: “he who kisses too much, hugs badly. ”. From top to bottom and left to right: "general, capitulation of ulm, consul/consul for life, waterloo, emperor. "
inventory number - on the reverse, lower left, in ink: "g 5472"
iconographic description:
main scene surrounded by vignettes: napoleon meditates on a rock. Ulm. Waterloo. General. Consul. Emperor. Mode of acquisition: donation (notarial deed)
name of donor, testator, seller: visme de wegmann, alice-marguerite de
date of acquisition: 1938
institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris
inventory number: g. 5472
part of:
proverbs in action. (iff p. 53). Date: circa 1840.
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