Author(s):
houbron, frédéric (banyuls-sur-mer, in 1851 - perpignan, 01–10–1908), designer
other title: paris. Hôtel de sens. 1898 (title inscribed (letter))
production date: in 1898
type(s) of object(s): drawing, graphic arts
name(s): drawing
dimensions - artwork:
height: 23. 2cm
width: 15. 8cm
dimensions - museum assembly:
height: 48cm
width: 37cm
dimensions - museum master key:
height: 50cm
width: 40cm
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
date - on the front of the drawing at the bottom right, date in ink: "- 98 -" \ inscription in ink
signature of the performer - on the front of the drawing at the bottom right, signature in pencil: "- houbron -" \ inscription in pencil
inscription concerning the title - on the front of the drawing at the bottom left, location in ink: "- paris - hotel de sens -" \ inscription in ink
inventory number - on the front of the drawing at the bottom left, number in red ink: "ied. 3301" \ inscription in ink
stamp - on the front of the drawing at the bottom right, oval stamp in blue ink: "ville / de / paris" (lugt suppl. 4012 c) \ inscription in ink
inscription - on the front of the drawing at the top right, entry number, old inventory number and miscellaneous in pencil: "d 748 / e. 5506 / r 904" \ inscription in ink
inscription - on the front of the drawing at the top right, old inventory number in pencil: "r 949 (5)" \ inscription in pencil
inscription - on the front of the old montage, inscription in brown ink: "houbron iv" (shirt iv) \ inscription in ink
iconographic description:
urban landscape. Monument. Facade of the hotel (1475-1507): two corner turrets, carriage entrance, gargoyles. Housewives, carriage, cart, shops, lantern, buildings
historical commentary:
the hôtel de sens and the hôtel de cluny are the only surviving medieval residences in paris. The hôtel de sens, bought by the city of paris in 1911, was restored between 1934 and 1960, then intended for the forney municipal library. Mode of acquisition: purchase
date of acquisition: 01–09–1900
institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris
inventory number: d. 3301. Date: En 1898.
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