Author(s):
anonymous, designer
scheffer, ary (dordrecht, 10–01–1795 - argenteuil, 15–06–1858), author of the model
dating in century: 19th century
type(s) of object(s): graphic arts
name(s): drawing
materials and techniques: graphite pencil, gouache, vellum paper
place(s) of execution/realization: france
dimensions - artwork:
height: 19cm
width: 23. 2cm
description:
interior scene inhabited by the characters of marthe and marguerite, inspired by goethe's faust. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
inscription - on the back: "marthe and marguerite / copy by a student?"
inscription - inventory number on the back
iconographic description:
in the bedroom, marguerite shows lady marthe the jewelry that was given to her by faust; to the left of the composition méphistophélès and faust enter to join the two women. Mode of acquisition: legacy
name of donor, testator, seller: siohan, corrie and robert
date of acquisition: 1991
institution: museum of romantic life
inventory number: csrag34. Unknown date
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