Author(s):
méaulle, fortuné louis (angers, 11–04–1844 - in 1901), engraver
adeline, jules (rouen, 28–04–1845 - rouen, 24–08–1909), designer
the illustrated universe, publisher
other title: the illustrated universe, november 8, 1890 (dummy title)
production date: around 1890
dating in century: 4th quarter of the 19th century
type(s) of object(s): print, graphic arts
name(s): print
materials and techniques: wood engraving
dimensions - square line:
height: 17. 4cm
width: 13cm
dimensions - artwork:
height: 23. 6cm
width: 20cm
description:
unmounted work
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
letter - in the header, centered: "the illustrated universe"; signature at the bottom of the image on the left: "jules adeline"; signature at the bottom of the image on the right: "f meaulle"; below the image, centered: "victor hugo illustre - le rhin - strasbourg cathedral / (specimen of the illustrations; - eugène hugues, publisher)"
museum mark - museum stamp in black ink at the bottom right of the image: "maison de victor hugo"
iconographic description:
iillustration for "le rhin" for the hugues edition (1890), page 208. Reprinted in l'univers illustrated on november 8, 1890
themes / subjects / places represented:
landscape, the rhine. Letters to a friend (v. Hugo), strasbourg
institution: maison de victor hugo - hauteville house
inventory number: mvhpe2089. 204. 2. Date: Vers 1890.
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