Author(s):
scheffer, ary (dordrecht, 10–01–1795 - argenteuil, 15–06–1858), designer
date of production: 18–01–1824
dating in century: 1st quarter of the 19th century
type(s) of object(s): graphic arts
name(s): drawing
materials and techniques: graphite pencil, laid paper
place(s) of execution/realization: france
dimensions - artwork:
height: 10. 3cm
width: 15. 6cm
description:
portrait of théodore géricault on his deathbed. The same year of the painter's death, ary scheffer created a painting representing him on his deathbed, today in the louvre museum and of which the museum of romantic life keeps a replica. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
signature of the performer - s. B. D. : 'a. S. '
date - d. B. D. : "january 18 / 1824"
iconographic description:
portrait of théodore géricault on his deathbed
historical commentary:
the painter théodore géricault, a classmate of ary scheffer in pierre guérin's studio from 1811, and his friend, died following a fall from a horse on january 26, 1824. Themes / subjects / places represented:
portrait, intimate portrait
person / character depicted:
géricault, théodore
acquisition method: manual donation
name of donor, testator, seller: dieterle (mr)
date of acquisition: 2001
institution: museum of romantic life
inventory number: 2001. 5. Date: 18–01–1824.
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