Author(s):
adam, victor (jean-victor adam, known as) (paris, 28–01–1801 - viroflay, 30–12–1866), designer-lithographer
adam, victor (jean-victor adam, known as) (paris, 28–01–1801 - viroflay, 30–12–1866), designer-lithographer
other title: the handling of the rifle. (dummy title)
production date: between 1824 and 1866
dating in century: 19th century
type(s) of object(s): print, graphic arts
name(s): print
materials and techniques: lithography
place(s) of execution/production: paris
dimensions - artwork:
height: 8. 6cm
width: 9. 3cm
dimensions - mounting:
height: 40cm
width: 50cm
description:
lithograph that belongs to a suite of 12 lithographed plates. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
letter - on the front, at the bottom under the line, in the center, printing: "carry your weapons. ". Stamp - on the front, at the bottom of the image, in purple ink: "ville / de / paris". Inventory number - on the reverse, lower left, in blue ink: "9224". Iconographic description:
soldiers of an infantry regiment, officer with his sword and soldier with his rifle (grenadiers voltigeurs), probably from the foreign legion. In the background: soldiers, houses. Themes / subjects / places represented:
military scene
acquisition mode: unknown acquisition mode
institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris
inventory number: g. 9224. Date: Entre 1824 et 1866.
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