Esquisse pour l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris Le char du soleil, PPP4641(3), Léon Cogniet, circa 1851

Author(s): cogniet, léon (paris, 29–08–1794 - paris, 10–11–1880 — 1880), painter other title: sketches for the old paris city hall (title of the set) production date: around 1851 dating in centuries: 2nd half of the 19th century type(s) of object(s): painting name(s): table materials and techniques: oil paint, wood (material), pencil dimensions - artwork: diameter: 25cm marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: inscription concerning the author - inscription on the back of the panel: "léon cogniet / sketch for the middle of the ceiling of the zodiac room (former town hall) / certified by caroline cogniet". Iconographic description: chariot pulled by four horses. Themes / subjects / places represented: allegorical scene, sunrise, ancient chariot, morning acquisition method: manual donation name of donor, testator, seller: cogniet (madame) date of acquisition: 1888 institution: petit palais, museum of fine arts of the city of paris inventory number: ppp4641. Date: circa 1851.