Author(s):
monnier, henry bonaventure (paris, 07–06–1799 - paris, 03–01–1877 — 3–6–1877), designer-lithographer
cluis, j. , printer-lithographer
aubert (printer, lithographer, editor), editor
other title: la caricature [journal. ] (title of the whole)
production date: in 1830
dating in century: 19th century
type(s) of object(s): print, graphic arts
name(s): print
materials and techniques: lithography
dimensions - artwork:
height: 26. 2cm
width: 30cm
dimensions - mounting:
height: 32. 5cm
width: 50cm
description:
board mounted on a cardboard sheet. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
letter - signed on the image, bottom center: "henry monnier"; and on the right: "imp. Lith. Of j. Cluis. "; and below the image, in the center: "la marmite reversee. "; and on the right: "chez aubert, passage vero-dodat. "
inscription - on the assembly, bottom right: "b511"
inventory number - bottom right of the square line: "r. G. 552"
museum mark - museum stamps lower right (lugt 232a); and bottom left, square line: "carnavalet" (lugt 432d)
iconographic description:
two men are sitting in armchairs. On the left, the man is dressed in black (is he an ecclesiastic, a cleric?). At his feet, a pot has just overturned. The man on the right seems surprised. The print is undoubtedly a satire or caricature. Themes / subjects / places represented:
genre scene, group of figures (subject represented), caricature - humorous drawing
mode of acquisition: legacy
name of donor, testator, seller: berger, amédée
date of acquisition: 1881
institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris
inventory number: g. 552. Date: En 1830.
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