Author(s):
adam, victor (jean-victor adam, known as) (paris, 28–01–1801 - viroflay, 30–12–1866), designer-lithographer
godard, alphonse (evreux, 19–09–1814), printer-lithographer
martinet, aaron (in 1762 - 02–05–1841), editor
other title: devil of paris (title of the whole)
production date: in 1855
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: 27cm
width: 35. 7cm
description:
plate 1 including five vignettes. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
stamp - stamp in black ink, bottom center of carnavalet (lugt nº 432b). Signature of the performer - signature of victor adam in the center: "v. Adam"
letter - on the image from left to right and from top to bottom: "the kite. ", "a chicot. " , “a distraction. ” , “lions are dangerous in any country. ”, “a man in plaster. ”. Bottom from left to right: "paris-maison martinet. " , “lith. Godard, paris. ”
inscription - handwritten inscription in pencil at the bottom left "1"
inventory number - on the reverse, lower left, inscription in black ink: "g: 9188"
iconographic description:
kite, dentist, lions, men, a plaster model dealer. Historical commentary:
belongs to a suite of 20 lithographs and a double-page cover on daily life in paris. Acquisition mode: unknown acquisition mode
institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris
inventory number: g. 9188
part of:
devil of paris/ bamboches, / somersaults, pleasures and displeasures / pranks and outbursts, dreamed up and executed by victor adam (iff p. 71). Date: En 1855.
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