Author(s):
opiz or opitz, george emmanuel (prague, 10–04–1775 - leipzig, 12–07–1841), designer
other title: mardi gras on the boulevard des italians (dummy title)
production date: in 1831
dating in century: 19th century
type(s) of object(s): graphic arts, drawing
name(s): drawing
materials and techniques: pen (technique), ink, watercolor, pencil, paper
dimensions - artwork:
height: 36. 2cm
width: 25. 8cm
dimensions - mounting:
height: 46. 5cm
width: 36. 2cm
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
signature of the performer - on the front, bottom middle, in black ink: "g. Opiz del"
title of the work - on the front, at the bottom in black ink: "paintings of paris. / le mardi-gras, boulevart des italians, les masques, le beuf-gras, un conduct funeraile"
stamp - on the front, bottom left, in black ink: "carnavalet" (lugt432d)
inventory number - on the front, lower left, in black ink: "d. 8587"
number - on the front, lower right, in black ink: "e. 21253"
iconographic description:
genre scene: carnival, mardi gras. Exterior scene: paris, "boulevart desitaliens", architecture, chinese-inspired architecture, bare trees. Characters: a harlequin, chased by a dog, outruns a cart on which many costumed men and women are mounted. One of the figures holds up a loaf of bread. A costumed couple, the wife of whom is holding a bouquet of flowers, walks alongside the horse. Men, women and children, sitting on the terrace or leaning against a railing, watch the procession. A man, sitting, reads a letter. A crowd of men and women, a dog and cabs walk in the street against the direction of the parade. In the background, "baths" housed in columned architecture topped with a chinese-inspired roof decorated with a dragon. Chinese baths. Mode of acquisition: purchase
date of acquisition: 03–23–1979
institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris
inventory number: d. 8587
part of:
album of 29 drawings entitled pictures of different manners and costumes. Original drawings by g. Opitz in leipsic. 1831. Date: En 1831.
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