Author(s):
demachy, pierre-antoine (paris, 17–09–1723 - paris, 10–09–1807), designer
date of production: between 1797 and 1807
type(s) of object(s): graphic arts, drawing
name(s): drawing
dimensions - artwork:
height: 37cm
width: 52. 5cm
dimensions - old assembly:
height: 37cm
width: 52. 5cm
dimensions - museum master key:
height: 47cm
width: 63cm
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
inventory number - on the front, lower right, in handwritten red ink: "i. E. D. 507". \ inscription in ink
inscription - on the front, lower right on the old mount, handwritten in sepia indian ink: "demachy" \ inscription in ink
inscription - on the reverse, top right, label, printed in black: "art et travail exhibition / geneva - 1957 / arr. Nº254 cat nº". \ inscription in ink
stamp - on the front, bottom right, stamp in purple ink, "ville / de / paris". (cf. Lugt suppl. Nº2012 c. ) \ inscription in ink
stamp - at the restaurant, bottom right, dry stamp: "fr" (cf. Lugt suppl. Nº1042, attributed to f. Renaud, established rue feydeau in paris, and which appears in the almanac des artistes of 1776. \ stamp
iconographic description:
demolition of the couvent des cordeliers, 1st arrondissement. In the background, view of the nave being dismantled, the facade wall is still present. One of the aisles is shown with its high windows; above, we can see a wooden vault and the roof frame. The scene includes several characters: on the left a woman plays with a child, while a man next to her seems to be talking to a dog. On the right, a cart with a man hoisting a beam. Further to the right, a man pushes a wheelbarrow, seen from behind. In the right corner two figures, one seated holding a canvas bag in his hand, another holding a stick. Mode of acquisition: purchase
date of acquisition: 15–03–1888
institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris
inventory number: d. 507. Date: Entre 1797 et 1807.
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