Author(s):
méryon, charles (paris, 23–11–1821 - saint-maurice, 13–02–1868), engraver
pierron (printing house), printer
production date: in 1861
dating in century: 19th century
type(s) of object(s): print, graphic arts
name(s): print
materials and techniques: etching
dimensions - artwork:
height: 37. 1cm
width: 25. 5cm
dimensions - mounting:
height: 50cm
width: 40cm
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
monogram = number - on the front, in h. D. , in black ink: "c. M. ". Inscription concerning the title - on the front, at the bottom, under the square line: "turret said of marat / holy inviolable truth: divine flame of the soul. When chaos is on the / earth. You descend from the heaven to enlighten men and regulate the / decrees of strict justice". Inscription - on the front, in comic strip, in black ink: "imp pierron r. Montfaucon 1, paris". Stamp - on the front, in b. G. , in black ink: "carnavalet". Stamp - on the front, in comic strip, in purple ink: "ville / de / paris". Iconographic description:
urban landscape, paris, rue d'ecole-de-médecine, facade, building, watchtower, pepper shaker, character, storefront, shop, horse-drawn carriage, allegory, justice, truth, woman, putto, icarus (?), nudity, wing, draped, sword, open book: "fiat lux". Acquisition mode: unknown acquisition mode
institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris
inventory number: g. 4838. Date: En 1861.
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