Author(s):
bosse, abraham (tours, between 1602 and 1604 - paris, between 14–02–1676 and 16–2–1676), engraver
bosse, abraham (tours, between 1602 and 1604 - paris, between 14–02–1676 and 16–2–1676), designer
poilly, marguerite de (1720), publisher
other title: the four seasons: winter (dummy title)
date of production: around 1637
dating in century: 2nd quarter of the 17th century
type(s) of object(s): graphic arts, print
name(s): print
materials and techniques: etching
dimensions - artwork:
height: 26cm
width: 33. 4cm
description:
plate 4 of a series of four plates entitled "the four seasons". Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
letter - on the front, bottom, from left to right, printed in ink: "vd poilly excud avec privilege du roy. "; “winter”; “abosse in and fe. ”
legend - on the front, at the bottom, printed in ink, verses: "here they come in haste / the children of mardy gras / putting their hands to the paste, / struggling with all their might. // the kitchen attracts them, / either by custom, or by play; / and the bignets make them laugh, / while they are near the fire. // monsieur, says vne maistresse / if you touch my nipple, / i will spread grease / on your satin coat // but this tingling / ends immediately, / and all their mockery / is of caress-taking. Stamp - on the front, bottom center, in black ink: "carnavalet"
stamp - on the front, bottom right, in purple ink: "ville / de / paris" (cf. Lugt suppl. 2012c). Collector's mark - on the back, in the center, in red ink: "collection / gailhabaud". Inventory number - on the front, bottom right, in ink: "r. G:113"
iconographic description:
interior scene. Shrove tuesday. A group of diners stand in front of a fireplace and cook donuts; two little girls take some; a little girl holds a toy. Walls hung with tapestries. The table is set and a servant distributes napkins. In the background, a gallant talks to a lady who admires herself in a mirror. Cartouche composed of four blowing winds. Frame composed of a frieze of foliage. 17th century furniture. 17th century fashion. Mode of acquisition: purchase
date of acquisition: 1886
institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris
inventory number: g. 113
part of:
the four seasons. Date: circa 1637.
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