Author(s):
carjat, etienne (fareins, 01–04–1828 - paris, 09–03–1906), photographer
other title: notre-dame de paris, théâtre des nations, june 7, 1879 (title of the whole)
production date: in 06–1879
dating in century: 4th quarter of the 19th century
type(s) of object(s): photography
name(s): photography
materials and techniques: print on albumen paper
place(s) of execution/production: paris
dimensions - artwork:
height: 13. 4cm
width: 9. 8cm
dimensions - old assembly:
height: 16. 5cm
width: 10. 9cm
dimensions - museum assembly:
height: 40cm
width: 30cm
description:
print speckled with small white dots laminated on an old beige cardboard support. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
inscription - on the front of the old montage, at the bottom, typed in red ink: "photography / et carjat & cie / 10, rue notre dame de lorette / au rez-de-chaussée, paris"
museum mark - on the front, bottom right, blue ink: "maison de victor hugo"
inventory number - on the back, bottom, in graphite pencil: "mvhp ph 1552-7"
iconographic description:
richard in the role of gringoire for the performance of "notre-dame de paris", published in 1831 and performed at the théâtre des nations, june 7, 1879. He stands with both hands held at his sides, dressed in black clothes and wearing a hat. This character refers to the eponymous poet and playwright; in the novel he is portrayed as a penniless artist, a bit of a thug and opportunist. He will be saved from hanging thanks to esmeralda who agrees to marry him. Themes / subjects / places represented:
notre-dame de paris (v. Hugo)
person / character represented:
gringoire, pierre (literary character)
mode of acquisition: purchase
date of acquisition: 02–1989
institution: maison de victor hugo - hauteville house
inventory number: 1552. 7. Date: En 06–1879.
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