Author(s):
monnier, henry bonaventure (paris, 07–06–1799 - paris, 03–01–1877 — 3–6–1877), designer-lithographer
delaporte, victor hippolyte (29–01–1804), printer-lithographer
aubert (printer, lithographer, editor), editor
other title: the moral, religious, literary and scenic caricature (title of the whole)
production date: in 1831
type(s) of object(s): graphic arts
name(s): periodical illustration
materials and techniques: lithography
dimensions - artwork:
height: 27cm
width: 35. 6cm
dimensions - image:
height: 20. 2cm
width: 26. 3cm
description:
ht plate published in the moral, religious, literary and scenic caricature, volume 2, july 14, 1831, (plate no. 74)
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
inscription - title in ht in the center: “théâtre du vaudeville”; caption, bottom center: “henry monnier. / in the improvised family. »; indications: top to left: “la caricature (journal. )”, top to right: “n°74. »
inscription - in the letter: “lith. De delaporte” [printer], “we subscribe to aubert, véro dodat gallery. » [editor]; in the image, bottom right, signature: “henry monnier, / 1831” [henry monnier, lithographer designer]
iconographic description:
observations: cf. Explanation of pl. P. 289; description, analysis: presentation of four characters from the play la famille improvisée, written by nicolas brazier, félix-auguste duvert and charles dupeuty in 1831, and performed at the théâtre national du vaudeville, in paris. Henry monnier is behind all these characters since he played four roles in the play: mr. Coquerel, mr. Prudhomme, jacques rousseau and mother pitou
mode of acquisition: retrospective registration
date of acquisition: 20–02–2013
institution: maison de balzac. Date: En 1831.
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