Author(s):
méaulle, fortuné louis (angers, 11–04–1844 - in 1901), engraver
riou, edouard (saint-servan, 02–12–1833 - paris, 27–01–1900), author of the model
the illustrated universe, publisher
other title: the illustrated universe, 15th year, n°884, march 2, 1872 (dummy title)
production date: in 1872
dating in century: 3rd quarter of the 19th century
type(s) of object(s): print, graphic arts
name(s): periodical illustration
materials and techniques: wood engraving
dimensions - square line:
height: 16. 2cm
width: 23. 2cm
dimensions - artwork:
height: 18. 6cm
width: 27. 4cm
dimensions - museum assembly:
height: 52. 8cm
width: 32. 8cm
description:
work attached to a mount with a mat. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
letter - signature at the bottom left of the image: "riou" and at the bottom right: "f. Méaulle"; in the lower margin, in the center: "théâtre national de l'odéon. - ruy blas, drama in five acts, in verse, by mr. Victor hugo, act first, scene last. / see the chronicle of the previous issue. "
inscription - in black ink, lower right: "2089-176"
museum mark - museum stamp in black ink, bottom right of the print: "maison de / victor hugo"
iconographic description:
illustration for the performance of "ruy blas" at the odéon theater in 1872. Themes / subjects / places represented:
literary scene, theater (literary genre), ruy blas (v. Hugo)
person / character depicted:
bazan, salluste de, don (literary character); blas, ruy (literary character); neubourg, marie-anne de, queen of spain
institution: maison de victor hugo - hauteville house
inventory number: 2017. 0. 3398. 2. Date: En 1872.
Loading...
