Author(s):
ziegler, jules (langres, 16–03–1804 - paris, 25–12–1856), designer-lithographer
ratier, charles victor hilaire (paris, 13–01–1807), printer-lithographer
production date: in 1830
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 - artwork:
height: 28. 8cm
width: 22. 4cm
dimensions - museum assembly:
height: 53cm
width: 38cm
description:
proof with the full name of "victor hugo" for the letter. Work attached to a mount with a mat. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
letter - signature on the left of the image: "ziegler" and at the bottom right of the image: "lith de v. Ratier"; in the lower margin: "victor hugo"
museum mark - museum stamp in blue ink, lower right of the print (lugt 1270a)
inventory number - on the front of the assembly, bottom right in graphite pencil: "mvhperec680. 2"
historical commentary:
a drawn portrait of jules ziegler corresponding to this engraving, preserved by the musée de la vie romantique, is dated february 11, 1830, during hernani's rehearsals, the general of which will take place on february 24 and premiere on the 25. However, the engraving is not announced by the bibliography of france. Unless we should see it in the enigmatic mention announcing on march 13, 1830, also printed by ratier, “2 plates” by bernard-romain julien when we only know one portrait of this designer on this date: “no. 142 -- victor hugo, 2 plates, by jullien, 8 inches by 8 […]. Imp. De ratier, in paris. In paris, at aubert, véro-dodat gallery. » this double publication can be explained by the success of “hernani” and which draws attention to its author. Furthermore, there are two variants of this engraving, differing in letter, one having the monogram “v h” as the letter, conforming to the original drawing, the other the full name of victor hugo. Themes / subjects / places represented:
portrait, portrait (subject depicted)
person / character represented:
hugo, victor
institution: maison de victor hugo - hauteville house
inventory number: 2017. 0. 449. 2. Date: En 1830.
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