Author(s):
baltard, louis-pierre (paris, 09–07–1764 - lyon, 22–01–1846), designer
other title: (nº 3): project for the installation of the stock exchange and the opera (dummy title)
type(s) of object(s): drawing, graphic arts
name(s): drawing
materials and techniques: indian ink, red ink
dimensions - artwork:
height: 49cm
width: 66cm
dimensions - museum assembly:
height: 50cm
width: 65cm
depth: 0. 3cm
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
inscription concerning the title - top right in black ink: "fifth project for / the completion of the royal palace"
inscription - bottom left in pencil: "nº 3"
inscription - inscription in ink concerning the location of the opera and the stock exchange: at the bottom of the drawing: "rue sr honoré - place du palais/royal- rue st honoré. On the left: "rue de montpensier" and "théâtre français" passage: "entrance on rue de richelieu". In the center: "grande cour" (in pencil: provide a nice location for cars/during the duration of the show"). On the right: passage: "entrance to rue du licée" and "rue du licée". On the far right “cour/des/ fontaines”. Inventory number - bottom right in red ink: "d 6905"
institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris
inventory number: d. 6905. Unknown date
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