Author(s):
renan, ary ernest (paris, 28–10–1857 - paris, 04–08–1900), designer
production date: 24–06–1899
type(s) of object(s): graphic arts
name(s): drawing
materials and techniques: charcoal
dimensions - artwork:
length: 18. 2cm
width: 27. 2cm
description:
study of the right arm and detail of the hand placed on an armchair back, preparatory study for the portrait of madame jules-françois dietz, kept at the musée d'orsay. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
inscription concerning the date and the author - b. G, in pencil "ary/june 24"
inscription concerning the model - b. D, in black ink "marizika!"
iconographic description:
detailed study of a woman's right arm and hand placed on an armchair back. A ring adorns the ring finger, while a gather highlights the wrist. This is the hand of marizika or marie paléologue, wife of dietz. The museum of romantic life keeps a set of preparatory sheets for the portrait of madame jules-françois dietz. Historical commentary:
madame jules françois dietz, born marie zoe or marizika paléologue (1854 - 1944), is the sister of the diplomat and writer maurice paléologue and friend of ary renan's family. Her husband, jules françois dietz, is a lawyer at the paris court of appeal, professor at the free school of political sciences, editor-in-chief of the newspaper le parlement, of the journal des débats. Knight of the legion of honor in 1891, he also wrote poetry. Mode of acquisition: purchase at public sale
name of donor, testator, seller: piasa
date of acquisition: 1998
institution: museum of romantic life
inventory number: 98. 54. 1. Date: 24–06–1899.
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