Author(s):
houbron, frédéric (banyuls-sur-mer, in 1851 - perpignan, 01–10–1908), designer
other title: demolition of mazas. Paris 1898 (title awarded)
production date: in 1898
type(s) of object(s): drawing, graphic arts
name(s): drawing
dimensions - artwork:
height: 15. 9cm
width: 23. 2cm
dimensions - museum assembly:
height: 37cm
width: 48cm
dimensions - museum master key:
height: 40cm
width: 50cm
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
signature of the performer - on the front of the drawing at the bottom left, signed in watercolor: "-houbron-" \ inscription in ink
inscription concerning the title - on the front of the drawing at the bottom left, watercolor inscription: "demolition of mazas - paris -" \ inscription in ink
date - on the front of the drawing at the bottom left, date in watercolor: "-98-" \ inscription in ink
inventory number - on the front of the drawing at the bottom left, number in red ink: "ied. 3294" \ inscription in ink
inscription - on the front of the drawing at the bottom right, entry number in black ink: "e. 6630 (1) a 05" \ inscription in ink
inscription - on the back of the drawing in the center, number in pencil: "25" \ inscription in pencil
stamp - on the front of the drawing at the bottom right, oval stamp in blue ink: "ville / de / paris" (lugt suppl. 1012 c) \ inscription in ink
iconographic description:
urban landscape. Architecture. Prison walls, chimney, rubble, buildings, workers
historical commentary:
the mazas “cellular prison” was a model prison built in 1850 (architects gilbert and lecointe). It consisted of six three-story buildings, a central turret and 1199 cells. Demolished in 1898, it was replaced by fresnes prison
mode of acquisition: purchase
date of acquisition: 23–02–1905
institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris
inventory number: d. 3294. Date: En 1898.
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