Author(s):
grandville (nancy, 15–09–1803 - vanves, 17–03–1847), designer-lithographer
becquet (printing house) (28–02–1796), printer-lithographer
aubert (printer, lithographer, editor), editor
la caricature, editor
other titles:
haymaking (july) the sun enters the sign of leo - towards the end of this month we mow the monarchical meadows, we uproot scepters, crowns, tiaras, etc etc. / we cut the heights of the stems that have borne as low as possible - sow. (inscribed title (letter)), 5th drawing for the association for freedom of the press (subtitle)
production date: in 12–1832
dating in centuries: 2nd quarter of the 19th century
type(s) of object(s): print, graphic arts
name(s): print
materials and techniques: lithography
dimensions - square line:
height: 27. 6cm
width: 37. 6cm
dimensions - artwork:
height: 36. 7cm
width: 55. 4cm
description:
unmounted work. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
letter - signature at the bottom right of the image: "jj. Granville"; signature below the image on the left: "l. De becquet, rue childebert n°9"; below the image on the right: "we subscribe to aubert, gallery véro dodat"; below, centered: "haring / (july) the sun enters the sign of leo - towards the end of this month we mow the monarchical meadows, we uproot scepters, crowns, tiares, etc etc. / we cut as low as possible the heights of the stems which have borne - sow republican institutions, patriotism and freedoms / (mathieu lausberg)"
museum mark - museum stamp in blue ink, bottom right of image (lugt 1270a)
historical commentary:
this plate is announced in the bibliography of france of january 5, 1833: "no. 33 -- fifth drawing of the monthly association. Haymaking (july). The sun enters the sign of the lion. Towards the end of this month, the monarchical meadows are mowed, scepters, crowns, tiaras, etc. , etc. Are uprooted, the heights of the stems which have borne are cut as low as possible. Sow republican institutions, patriotism and freedom (mathieu laensberg. ) by j. J. Grandville lith. It is presented in the january 3, 1833 delivery of "the moral, religious, literary and scenic caricature" as a page from the month of december 1832. Reserved for subscribers, the plates "of the association" began to be published in august 1832 and were thus announced: "we had promised, to the members of the association for the freedom of the press, to give them each month a drawing, the value of which was much higher than the subscription of each partner. We kept our word. ” they are offered at the price of 1 franc each month. Themes / subjects / places represented:
caricature - humorous drawing
person / character represented:
marianne (allegory)
institution: maison de victor hugo - hauteville house
inventory number: 2017. 0. 4045. Date: En 12–1832.
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