Author(s):
mercié, antonin (toulouse, 30–10–1845 - paris, 13–12–1916), sculptor
attributed to barbédienne, ferdinand (saint-martin-de-fresnay, 06–08–1810 - paris, 21–03–1892), founder
production date: between 1869 and 1870
dating in century: 19th century
type(s) of object(s): sculpture
name(s): statue
materials and techniques: bronze
place(s) of execution/production: rome
dimensions - artwork:
height: 93cm
width: 26cm
depth: 26cm
description:
bronze statue representing david standing, sheathing his sword, one foot on the head of goliath whom he has just decapitated. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
inscription concerning the author - "a. Mercié"
inscription concerning the technique - "f. Barbedienne. Fondeurs paris"
inscription - "the inhabitants of the north to victor hugo. Subscription of the petit nord"
registration concerning the event - "no. 28"
iconographic description:
bronze statue representing david standing, sheathing his sword, one foot on the head of goliath whom he has just decapitated. Historical commentary:
this bronze copy of mercier's sculpture was acquired by subscription at the initiative of the newspaper "le petit nord" in order to be offered to victor hugo for the celebration of february 27, 1881, celebrating with numerous events the poet's entry into his eightieth year. Themes / subjects / places represented:
biblical scene, old testament scene
person / character depicted:
david, king of israel (biblical character)
acquisition mode: unknown acquisition mode
institution: maison de victor hugo - hauteville house
inventory number: 1475. Date: Entre 1869 et 1870.
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