Author(s):
schwartzweber, engraver
clairin, georges jules victor (paris, 11–09–1843 - belle-ile-en-mer, 02–09–1919), author of the model
dorval, printer
piaget, alphonse, editor
production date: around 1887
dating in century: 4th quarter of the 19th century
type(s) of object(s): print, graphic arts
name(s): print
materials and techniques: heliogravure
dimensions - square line:
height: 17. 2cm
width: 12. 7cm
dimensions - board shot:
height: 23. 8cm
width: 18cm
dimensions - artwork:
height: 29cm
width: 21. 5cm
dimensions - museum assembly:
height: 53cm
width: 38cm
description:
periodical leaflet on a mount attached to a passepartout
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
letter - signed in the image lower left: "g. Clairin / 1885". Under the square line at the bottom left: "héliog. Schwartzberger schlitz & cie"; and on the left: "imp. Dorval". Below: "funeral of victor hugo - the vigil"; below left: "military salon 1887"; and on the right: “alph. Piaget editeur paris”. Museum mark - museum stamp in blue ink, lower left of the print (lugt 1270a)
iconographic description:
reproduction (with variants) of the painting by georges clairin (inv. 262) representing the vigil for the body of victor hugo under the arc de triomphe with allegory of fame. Themes / subjects / places represented:
portrait (subject depicted), coffin
person / character represented:
hugo, victor
institution: maison de victor hugo - hauteville house
inventory number: 2017. 0. 3650. 2. Date: Vers 1887.
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