Author(s):
bernard, emile (lille, 04–28–1868 - paris, 04–16–1941), engraver
the contemporary book, publisher
other title: the end of satan - edition du cinquantenaire, 50 original etchings by emile bernard (title of the set)
production date: around 1935
dating in centuries: 2nd quarter of the 20th century
type(s) of object(s): print, graphic arts, manuscripts, printed matter, binding
name(s): print
materials and techniques: etching
dimensions - square line:
height: 34. 6cm
width: 25cm
dimensions - board shot:
height: 34. 6cm
width: 25cm
dimensions - artwork:
height: 47. 5cm
width: 35. 9cm
description:
print out of text without mounting
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
letter - on tissue paper, below the image, centered: "no. 39 /. Then this man / went to a sinister place, and hanged himself"
inventory number - number written in graphite pencil, on the back, lower right: "mvhperec4311. 40"
museum mark - museum stamp in black ink at the bottom right of the image: "vh"
iconographic description:
book the end of satan, published on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the death of victor hugo with 50 prints by emile bernard. Print between pages 174 and 175
themes / subjects / places represented:
literary scene, the end of satan (v. Hugo), religion (concepts), hanging
acquisition method: manual donation
name of donor, testator, seller: the contemporary book
date of acquisition: 07–07–1938
institution: maison de victor hugo - hauteville house
inventory number: 2017. 0. 3784. 40
part of:
the end of satan - cinquantenaire edition, 50 original etchings by emile bernard. Date: circa 1935.
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