Author(s):
méaulle, fortuné louis (angers, 11–04–1844 - in 1901), engraver
hugo, victor (besançon, 26–02–1802 - paris, 22–05–1885), author of the model
imprimerie p. Mouillot, printer
artistic reproduction workshops, publisher
other title: drawings by victor hugo, les travailleurs de la mer. Engravings by f. Méaulle printed by mouillot. Paris artistic reproduction workshops, 1882. (title of the set)
production date: between 1881 and 1882
dating in century: 4th quarter of the 19th century
type(s) of object(s): print, graphic arts
name(s): print
materials and techniques: wood engraving
dimensions - square line:
height: 13cm
width: 17cm
dimensions - artwork:
height: 19. 6cm
width: 23. 6cm
description:
proof printed on the paper of the “album méaulle” of the ateliers de reproductions artistiques. Work without editing. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
inscription - in the frame of the image: "victor hugo / 1866 / the workers / of / the sea"; signature lower right, in the frame of the image: "f. Méaulle / sc"
museum mark - museum stamp in blue ink, lower right of the print (lugt 1270a)
inventory number - in graphite pencil, on the back bottom right: "mvhperec1329. 1"
iconographic description:
engraving of a drawing by victor hugo for "les travailleurs de la mer", published in the album méaulle, plate 1
themes / subjects / places represented:
the workers of the sea (v. Hugo)
institution: maison de victor hugo - hauteville house
inventory number: 2017. 0. 775. 1. Date: between 1881 and 1882.
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