Author(s):
noel, alphonse léon (paris, 07–02–1807 - paris, 06–01–1884), designer-lithographer
production date: in 1837
dating in century: 19th century
type(s) of object(s): graphic arts
name(s): print
materials and techniques: lithography
place(s) of execution/realization: france
dimensions - artwork:
height: 29. 4cm
width: 23cm
dimensions - passepartout:
height: 50cm
width: 32. 5cm
description:
portrait of charles philippe lafont (1781-1839), composer and violinist, published in "le charivari", september 14, 1838. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
inscription - top: "the artist. "
inscription concerning the title - bottom center "lafont. / (royal academy of music)"
registration - s. D. B. D. Of the motif: "léon noël / 1837"
registration - b. G. : "lith. Of lemercier, bernard et cie"
iconographic description:
half-length portrait of lafont, in a business suit, his left hand resting on the buttonhole of his jacket. Historical commentary:
charles philippe lafont (1781-1839) is a composer and violinist. His classical style, trained in the viotti technique, made him one of the french violin virtuosos of the 19th century. He left france in 1792 and went on tour in europe. He played in the chamber orchestra of tsar alexander i, and on his return to france in 1815, he became concertmaster of the chamber orchestra of louis xviii. In 1816, he competed against the great paganini during a concert at la scala in milan. Themes / subjects / places represented:
portrait
mode of acquisition: purchase
date of acquisition: 29–07–2002
institution: museum of romantic life
inventory number: 2002. 12. Date: En 1837.
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