Author(s):
clésinger, auguste (jean-baptiste auguste clésinger, known as) (besançon, 22–10–1814 - paris, 06–01–1883), sculptor
other title: the french republic, constitution, february 25, 1875 (inscribed title (letter))
production date: around 1902 — 1903
dating in centuries: 1st quarter of the 20th century
type(s) of object(s): sculpture
name(s): statue
materials and techniques: plaster, patina
dimensions - artwork:
height: 65cm
width: 32cm
depth: 37 cm
description:
plaster replica with golden patina
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
inscription - on the stele held by the left arm of the statue: "the french republic, constitution, february 25, 1875"
signature - left: "j. Clesinger 1878"
number - rear on seat back: "13"
brand - edition mark, on the back on the seat back: "b. Clesinger"
iconographic description:
allegorical figure of the french republic commemorating the constitution promulgated on february 25, 1875, and offered to victor hugo for his 77th birthday, february 26, 1879. Sculpture which decorated the chiffonier (inv. N° 1138) of the poet's room on avenue d'eylau. It is visible in the drawings made on the day of his death on may 22, 1885. Historical commentary:
this print was commissioned by paul meurice for the opening of the museum in order to be placed in victor hugo's room and to allow its complete reconstruction. The original copy was bequeathed to léopold armand hugo (son of abel hugo and julie duvidal). It then passed to the marquis de montferrier who offered it to the museum in 1939 (mvhps1733). Acquisition method: manual donation
name of donor, testator, seller: meurice, paul
date of acquisition: 1903
institution: maison de victor hugo - hauteville house
inventory number: 1474. Date: Vers 1902 — 1903.
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