Author(s):
geoffroy, charles (known as geoffroy fils) (joinville, 02–07–1819 - paris, in 03–1882), engraver
dating in century: 19th century
type(s) of object(s): graphic arts, print
name(s): print
materials and techniques: engraving
place(s) of execution/realization: france
dimensions - artwork:
height: 31. 2cm
width: 22. 8cm
description:
portrait of the actress marguerite-joséphine weimer, known as mademoiselle george (1787-1867)
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
registration - h "the artist"
inscription - h "melle georges / in rodogune"
registration - b. G. : "elder thistle, imp. R. Hautefeuille, 30, paris"
registration - b. G. : "ch. Geoffroy"
registration - b. D. : "pinx. And sc. "
iconographic description:
portrait of miss georges in “rodogune”. The actress is shown in full length, in a queen's costume, wearing a crown. Historical commentary:
rodogune is a tragedy in five acts and in verse by pierre corneille, presented for the first time in 1645 and published in 1647. Person / character represented:
wiener, marguerite-joséphine, known as miss georges
acquisition method: manual donation
name of donor, testator, seller: devinat (mr. And madam)
date of acquisition: 09–12–2003
institution: museum of romantic life
inventory number: 2003. 3. 5. Date: Unknown.
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