Author(s):
quesnel, désiré mathieu (paris, 07–03–1843 - paris, 21–03–1915), engraver
virgin, daniel (daniel urrabieta ortiz y virginie, known as) (madrid, 05–03–1851 - boulogne-billancourt, 10–05–1904), designer
other titles:. With the drum at the head, led him back to the town hall. (title inscribed (letter)), january-june 1793: exhibition of the body of lepeletier de st-fargeau during the attack on nantes by the vendéens (title of the series)
production date: between 1801 and 1900
dating in century: 19th century
type(s) of object(s): print, graphic arts, french revolution
name(s): print
materials and techniques: photomechanical process
dimensions - artwork:
height: 16. 6cm
width: 12cm
dimensions - museum assembly:
height: 17. 4cm
width: 12. 9cm
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
letter - on the front of the sheet, at the bottom center, printed in black ink: ". With the drum at the head, led him back to the town hall. (p. 136. )". \ impression
stamp - on the front of the sheet, bottom right, printed in red ink: "ville / de / paris" (cf. Lugt suppl. 2012 c). \ impression
signature of the performer - on the front of the sheet, bottom left, printed in black ink: "quesnel". \ impression
inventory number - on the front of the sheet, bottom right, handwritten in pencil: "g. 28774". \ pencil inscription
iconographic description:
french revolution: jean-paul marat carried in triumph by the people after his acquittal by the revolutionary tribunal, april 24, 1793. Historical scene. Outside. Urban landscape. Acclamation, procession, crowd, characters, man, child, soldier, infantryman of the national guard, tricorn, rifle with bayonet, sword, sans-culotte, phrygian cap, drum, saber, pistol, armchair, flag. Street, building facades, watchtowers, signs. Historical commentary:
this 19th century illustration, the reverse of which contains text, represents the acquittal by the revolutionary tribunal of jean-paul marat carried in triumph by the people to the convention, on april 24, 1793. Acquisition mode: unknown acquisition mode
institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris
inventory number: g. 28774. Date: Entre 1801 et 1900.
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