Author(s):
mélingue, étienne marin (caen, in 16–04–1807 - paris, in 1875), author of the model
petit and bertauts, designer-lithographer
production date: around 1839
dating in century: 19th century
type(s) of object(s): graphic arts
name(s): print
materials and techniques: lithography
place(s) of execution/realization: france
dimensions - artwork:
height: 35cm
width: 27. 5cm
description:
last scene of the "famine pact", performed for the first time at the théâtre de la porte saint-martin, june 17, 1839. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
inscription concerning the title - at the top: "theâtre de la porte st martin. "
registration - b. M. : "last scene of / famine pact. "
registration - b. G. : "delt melange"
registration - b. D. : "lith. Petit & bertauts, r. D jour, 13"
iconographic description:
in front of the saint-martin gate, the revolutionary people gathered, brandishing pikes and flags. Historical commentary:
the author of the model, mélingue, is also an actor. He plays the role of the provost of beaumont in the famine pact. The famine pact, a drama in five acts by élie berthet and paul foucher, was performed for the first time at the théâtre de la porte st martin on june 17, 1839. Acquisition method: manual donation
name of donor, testator, seller: devinat (mr. And madam)
date of acquisition: 09–12–2003
institution: museum of romantic life
inventory number: 2003. 3. 24. Date: Vers 1839.
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