Author(s):
lacauchie, alexandre (paris, 22–02–1814 - paris, 29–07–1886), designer
production date: in 11–1851
dating in century: 19th century
type(s) of object(s): drawing, graphic arts
name(s): drawing
materials and techniques: graphite pencil, wash, pen (technical), colored ink, white highlights, paper, cardboard
dimensions - artwork:
height: 29. 1cm
width: 40. 1cm
thickness: 0. 4cm
description:
drawing laminated on thick cardboard with a sheet of blue paper on the back. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
inscription - inscription on the front at the bottom from left to right under each figure, in graphite pencil: "red-brown overcoat / pearl gray pants"; “black coat / black pants”; “black coat / black pants / white vest / sky blue undercoat”; "black velvet frock coat / blue jacket / or garnet trimmed waistcoat [illegible because too faded] / sky blue pants [illegible because too faded]"; "frock coat [illegible because too faded]". Historical commentary:
drawing for a page in the newspaper “le progrès”, november 1, 1851, n° 23. Institution: palais galliera, fashion museum of the city of paris
inventory number: k1352. Date: En 11–1851.
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