L'ancienne morgue, G.4835(3), En 1854

Author(s): méryon, charles (paris, 23–11–1821 - saint-maurice, 13–02–1868), engraver production date: in 1854 dating in century: 19th century type(s) of object(s): print, graphic arts name(s): print materials and techniques: etching dimensions - artwork: height: 36cm width: 31. 7cm dimensions - mounting: height: 50cm width: 40cm marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: inscription concerning the author - on the front, in b. G: "c. Meryon del sculp. Mdcccliv. " and in comics: "imp. R. Neuve st. Etienne-du-mont. 26". Stamp - on the front, in comics, in magenta ink: "legs amédée berger. 1881. Ville / de / paris". Stamp - on the front, in comic strip, in black ink: "carnavalet". Iconographic description: urban landscape, paris, seine, quai du marché-neuf, building, morgue, wash house, character, corpse, spectator, chimney, smoke. Historical commentary: the morgue located on quai du marché-neuf, between petit-pont and pont saint-michel, was closed in march 1864. Mode of acquisition: legacy name of donor, testator, seller: berger, amédée date of acquisition: 1881 institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris inventory number: g. 4835. Date: En 1854.