Author(s):
monnier, henry bonaventure (paris, 07–06–1799 - paris, 03–01–1877 — 3–6–1877), designer-lithographer
bernard, charles louis (paris, 29–06–1769 - paris, 11–09–1848), printer-lithographer
bernard, charles louis (paris, 29–06–1769 - paris, 11–09–1848), publisher
delarue, pierre théophile (amiens, 03–12–1799 - paris, in 1878), editor
other title: songs / by / béranger (title of the set)
production date: in 1826
dating in century: 19th century
type(s) of object(s): print, graphic arts
name(s): print
materials and techniques: lithography
dimensions - artwork:
height: 22. 8cm
width: 30. 7cm
dimensions - mounting:
height: 32. 5cm
width: 50cm
description:
lithograph mounted on a cardboard sheet. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
letter - above the square line, in the center: "bérager. "; and below the square line, on the left: "henry monnier. "; and on the right: "lith. De bernard, r. N. D. Des vic[toi]res. 16"; and below, in the center: "the bouquetiere and the undertaking"; and below in the center: "i will be short and good, and, i agree, / by the way, come and take me. / but let it not be for ten years; / farewell undertaker so tender / even if i get impatient, / a practice awaits you. "; and below on the right: "published by bernard and delarue, r, n, d, des victoires, 16. "
inscription - on the assembly, bottom right: "b 301"
inventory number - bottom right of the second square line: "r. G. 569"
museum mark - museum stamps below the square line, in the center: "carnavalet" (lugt 432d); and below on the right (lugt 232a)
iconographic description:
in the corner of a street, three figures stand around flowers. A woman, the flower girl (florist) observes a man, probably the undertaker. Illustration of béranger's song "le bouquetière et le croque-mort". Themes / subjects / places represented:
genre scene, flower, street, death
mode of acquisition: legacy
name of donor, testator, seller: berger, amédée
date of acquisition: 1881
institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris
inventory number: g. 569. Date: En 1826.
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