Author(s):
opiz or opitz, george emmanuel (prague, 10–04–1775 - leipzig, 12–07–1841), designer
date of production: between 1814 and 1831
type(s) of object(s): graphic arts, drawing
name(s): drawing
dimensions - artwork:
height: 37. 7cm
width: 26. 3cm
dimensions - museum master key:
height: 50cm
width: 40cm
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
title of the work - on the front, bottom middle, in black ink: "paris / the flower market"
stamp - on the front, bottom right, in black ink: "carnavalet" (lugt 432d)
inventory number - on the front, lower left, in black ink: "d. 8575"
number - on the front, lower right, in black ink: "e. 21253"
iconographic description:
genre scene. Exterior scene: paris, "flower market", architecture. Characters: a couple accompanied by two children and their muzzled dog stop near a coquettishly dressed flower seller. The two baskets carried by his adorned and muzzled donkey are loaded with flowers. Potted flowers are placed on the ground. Two men stand near two other flower sellers who they charm. The facade of a building bears the inscription “douc[. . . ]emier”. Umbrella. Mode of acquisition: purchase
date of acquisition: 1979
institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris
inventory number: d. 8575
part of:
album of 29 drawings entitled pictures of different manners and costumes. Original drawings by g. Opitz in leipsic. 1831. Date: Entre 1814 et 1831.
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