Author(s):
opiz or opitz, george emmanuel (prague, 10–04–1775 - leipzig, 12–07–1841), designer
other title: the merchants at the halles (dummy title)
date of production: between 1814 and 1831
type(s) of object(s): graphic arts, drawing
name(s): drawing
dimensions - artwork:
height: 37. 5cm
width: 26. 1cm
dimensions - museum master key:
height: 50cm
width: 40cm
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
signature - on the front, lower right in black ink: "g. Opiz del"
title of the work - on the front, bottom middle, in black ink: "paris / les halles"
stamp - on the front, bottom left, in black ink: "carnavalet" (lugt 432d)
inventory number - on the front, lower left, in black ink: "d. 8571"
number - on the front, lower right, in black ink: "e21253"
stamp - in the paper, at the bottom: "j w hatman 1823"
iconographic description:
genre scene. Exterior scene: paris, "les halles", square, architecture in the background. Characters: a poultry seller behind her stall, protected by a parasol, presents her merchandise to a bourgeois. A fishmonger and an asparagus seller stand nearby and several baskets, filled with goods, are placed in front of them. The man is accompanied by his dog who is holding a bag of vegetables in his mouth. Another merchant, carrying a belly basket, a basket and a bag under her arm approaches. A compact crowd of customers and merchants occupies the rest of the space. Historical commentary:
see cardopizalbum header in the history tab of the work
mode of acquisition: purchase
date of acquisition: 1979
institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris
inventory number: d. 8571
part of:
album of 29 drawings entitled pictures of different manners and costumes. Original drawings by g. Opitz in leipsic. 1831. Date: Entre 1814 et 1831.
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