Author(s):
dunki, louis (geneva, 05–05–1856 - 12–10–1915), illustrator
bellenger, clément edouard (paris, 07–11–1851 - paris, in 1898), engraver
other title: ave caesar morituri te salutant. (subtitle)
production date: between 1897 and 1898
dating in century: 19th century
type(s) of object(s): graphic arts
name(s): book illustration
materials and techniques: wood engraving
dimensions - artwork:
height: 35cm
width: 26cm
description:
set of 135 illustrations for the philosophical novel by alfred de vigny, two series of illustrations for souvenirs of military grandeur and for souvenirs of military servitude. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
s. B. G “l. /dunki”; s. B. D “clement bellenger”
iconographic description:
set of illustrations printed on quarto sheet, illustrating the philosophical novel by alfred de vigny
historical commentary:
illustrations by louis dunki, engravings by clément bellenger including a portrait and six inserts, edition of 350 copies on china, in paris at e. Pelletan between 1897 and 1898. Military servitude and grandeur is a collection of short stories by alfred de vigny published in 1835, divided into three parts: laurette ou le cachet rouge, la viillée de vincennes, la vie et la mort du capitaine renaud or the rush cane. Person / character depicted:
napoleon i, emperor of the french
mode of acquisition: purchase
date of acquisition: 24–09–1996
institution: museum of romantic life
inventory number: 96. 2. 2. Date: between 1897 and 1898.
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