Author(s):
méaulle, fortuné louis (angers, 11–04–1844 - in 1901), engraver
courtry, charles-jean-louis (paris, 11–03–1846 - paris, 31–10–1897), author of the model
hugo, victor (besançon, 26–02–1802 - paris, 22–05–1885), author of the model
other title: illustration not retained for the edition hugies 1876-1894 (subtitle)
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: 20cm
width: 13. 6cm
dimensions - artwork:
height: 31. 2cm
width: 22. 8cm
dimensions - old assembly:
height: 48. 8cm
width: 32cm
dimensions - museum assembly:
height: 52. 8cm
width: 32. 8cm
description:
smoke. Work laminated on an old support attached to a mount with a mat. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
letter - signature at the bottom right of the image: "f. Meaulle" and at the bottom of the image: "victor hugo / 1868"
museum mark - museum stamp in blue ink, lower right of the print (lugt 1270a)
iconographic description:
reprint engraved by méaulle of the courtry etching after a drawing by victor hugo for the poem by paul meurice first published in the collection "sonnets et eaux-fortes" (1869) edited by philippe burty
themes / subjects / places represented:
landscape, castle, storm
institution: maison de victor hugo - hauteville house
inventory number: 2017. 0. 1054. 2. Date: Unknown.
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