Author(s):
mordant, daniel charles marie (quimper, in 1853 - 30–01–1914), engraver
carrier-belleuse (albert-ernest carrier de belleuse, known as) (anizy-le-château, 12–06–1824 - sèvres, 03–06–1887), author of the model
national edition, publisher
other titles:
illustration for “les chants crépuscule” in the national edition (subtitle), victor hugo: national edition. Paris: j. Lemonnyer; e. Testard, 1885-1894 (title of the set)
production date: around 1885
dating in century: 4th quarter of the 19th century
type(s) of object(s): print, manuscripts, printed matter, binding, graphic arts
name(s): book illustration
materials and techniques: etching
dimensions - square line:
height: 16. 8cm
width: 12cm
dimensions - board shot:
height: 21. 8cm
width: 15. 6cm
dimensions - artwork:
height: 27. 7cm
width: 18. 7cm
dimensions - museum assembly:
height: 53cm
width: 38cm
description:
test proof before the letter of the out-of-text plate of "prélude", serving as a frontispiece to the collection "les chants du crepuscule". Print attached to the mat on the left side
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
letter - under the image signed at the bottom left: "mordant sc. "; and below: "spirit of man! wait a few more moments. /either the shadow will descend, or the star will arise!"
museum mark - on the front of the print in the lower right corner, museum stamp in blue ink (lugt 1270a)
iconographic description:
illustration for victor hugo's collection of poems "songs of twilight" between pages 4 and 6. Themes / subjects / places represented:
literary scene, the songs of twilight (v. Hugo), poetry, allegorical figure
person / character represented:
hugo, victor
institution: maison de victor hugo - hauteville house
inventory number: 2017. 0. 2297. Date: Vers 1885.
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