Author(s):
bellenger, albert (pont-audemer, 18–06–1846 - in 1919), engraver
virgin, daniel (daniel urrabieta ortiz y virginie, known as) (madrid, 05–03–1851 - boulogne-billancourt, 10–05–1904), author of the model
debons, f. , printer
the illustrated bookstore, publisher
other titles:
the workers of the sea, illustrated bookstore, paris, 1876 (subtitle), victor hugo. Paris, illustrated bookstore. (title of the set)
production date: around 1876
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: 6. 5cm
width: 6. 3cm
dimensions - artwork:
height: 32cm
width: 23. 8cm
description:
work without editing. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
letter - signature at the bottom left of the image: "a bellenger" and at the bottom right: "virge"
museum mark - museum stamp in blue ink, lower right of the print (lugt 1270a)
iconographic description:
illustration for “les travailleurs de la mer” for the illustrated bookstore (1876), title page. Historical commentary:
proof corresponding to the state of the edition of la librairie illustrée, in 1876, probably printed for the preparation of the hugues edition, in 1882, but not included in the latter. Themes / subjects / places represented:
literary scene, the workers of the sea (v. Hugo)
person / character depicted:
gilliatt (literary character)
institution: maison de victor hugo - hauteville house
inventory number: 2017. 0. 1699. 2. Date: Vers 1876.
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