Author(s):
renan, ary ernest (paris, 28–10–1857 - paris, 04–08–1900), designer
other title: study of the right forearm and a hand (verso) (usage name)
production date: in 1899
type(s) of object(s): graphic arts
name(s): drawing
materials and techniques: charcoal, graphite pencil, vellum paper
dimensions - artwork:
length: 39cm
width: 31cm
description:
study of furniture (a chair, a table and a box), preparatory study for the portrait of madame jules-françois dietz, kept at the musée d'orsay. On the back, study of a right forearm and detail of the hand. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
handwritten inscription - b. D, in pencil "marizika chair/portrait"
label - sales label on the bottom cardboard "170/3"
number - on the bottom card "58"
iconographic description:
detailed study of the furniture represented in the portrait of marie paléologue, wife of dietz. The set consists of a table decorated with a small case and a chair on which the model appears in the final painting. The museum of romantic life keeps a set of preparatory sheets for the portrait of madame jules-françois dietz. On the reverse, study of a right forearm and detail of the hand. Historical commentary:
madame jules françois dietz, born marie zoe or marizika paléologue (1854 - 1944), is the sister of the diplomat and writer maurice paléologue and friend of ary renan's family. Her husband, jules françois dietz, is a lawyer at the paris court of appeal, professor at the free school of political sciences, editor-in-chief of the newspaper le parlement, of the journal des débats. Knight of the legion of honor in 1891, he also wrote poetry. Mode of acquisition: purchase at public sale
name of donor, testator, seller: piasa
date of acquisition: 1998
institution: museum of romantic life
inventory number: 98. 55. 1. Date: En 1899.
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