Author(s):
wattier, émile charles (paris, 17–11–1800 - paris, 22–11–1868), designer-lithographer
other title: the conjugal ladder (title of the series)
production date: in 1824
dating in century: 19th century
type(s) of object(s): graphic arts, print
name(s): print
materials and techniques: stamping, laid paper
dimensions - artwork:
height: 34cm
width: 25. 5cm
dimensions - mounting:
height: 50cm
width: 40cm
description:
print on laid paper. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
dry stamp - t. S. (b. M. ): "sazerac and duval above a lyre, in an oval"
title of the work - "the marital ladder / part i / illusions"
inscription concerning the proof - "in paris / chez sazerac and duval, publishers, passage de l'opéra, staircase a. / in lyon, / chez favério, librairie, et ch. Monneret et cie. / 1824"
iconographic description:
title sheet bringing together information relating to the first part of wattier's marital scale, illusions. A wreath of flowers adorns the center of this title page. The designer emile wautier suggests following the evolution of a couple, by establishing two series of eight illustrations – i. Illusions, ii. The realities - where each corresponds to a level, either ascending or descending, of a stage in the lives of the two lovers. This theme, dear to balzac, is found in one of his first writings: the physiology of marriage. “i know the world, and it has no more illusions for me. My holiest friendships have been betrayed. I exchange a look of immense depth with my wife, and the slightest of our words is a dagger that cuts through our lives from one side to the other. »
themes / subjects / places represented:
subject of society, morals, crown of flowers
mode of acquisition: purchase
date of acquisition: 1998
institution: maison de balzac
inventory number: bal98. 191. Date: En 1824.
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