Author(s):
stevens, alfred (brussels, 11–05–1823 - paris, 24–08–1906), designer
other title: study for the panorama of the century (main title)
production date: around 1889
dating in century: 4th quarter of the 19th century
type(s) of object(s): drawing, graphic arts
name(s): drawing
materials and techniques: graphite pencil, quill (graphic arts), black ink, paper
dimensions - artwork:
height: 32. 5cm
width: 25. 1cm
dimensions - passepartout:
height: 53cm
dimensions - original assembly:
width: 40cm
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
signature - bottom center: "alfred stevens"
handwritten inscription - numerous annotations throughout the drawing, in graphite pencil. Iconographic description:
national guard of 1789 surrounded by the flags of the parisian districts: saint jacques du haut pas, saint louis en l'isle, the premonstratensians, the barnabites, st etienne du mont, st germain des prés, the cordeliers, the théatines and the carmes
themes / subjects / places represented:
human representation, universal exhibition, flag, national guard
mode of acquisition: purchase from arrears of a legacy
name of donor, testator, seller: stevens, jean
date of acquisition: 1987
institution: petit palais, museum of fine arts of the city of paris
inventory number: ddut1655. Date: Vers 1889.
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