Author(s):
bernard, emile (lille, 04–28–1868 - paris, 04–16–1941), engraver
the contemporary book, publisher
other title: the end of satan - edition du cinquantenaire, 50 original etchings by emile bernard (title of the set)
production date: around 1935
dating in centuries: 2nd quarter of the 20th century
type(s) of object(s): print, graphic arts, manuscripts, printed matter, binding
name(s): print
materials and techniques: etching
dimensions - square line:
height: 34. 7cm
width: 25. 1cm
dimensions - board shot:
height: 34. 7cm
width: 25. 1cm
dimensions - artwork:
height: 47. 8cm
width: 36. 2cm
description:
print out of text without mounting
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
letter - on the tissue paper, below the image, centered: "no. 21 / nimrod stood treading the inaccessible peak / he came and went, formidable carpenter"
inventory number - number written in graphite pencil, on the back, lower right: "mvhperec4311. 22"
museum mark - museum stamp in black ink at the bottom right of the image: "vh"
iconographic description:
book the end of satan, published on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the death of victor hugo with 50 prints by emile bernard. Frontispiece. Themes / subjects / places represented:
literary scene, religion (concepts)
person / character depicted:
nimrod or nimrod (biblical character)
acquisition method: manual donation
name of donor, testator, seller: the contemporary book
date of acquisition: 07–07–1938
institution: maison de victor hugo - hauteville house
inventory number: 2017. 0. 3784. 22
part of:
the end of satan - cinquantenaire edition, 50 original etchings by emile bernard. Date: circa 1935.
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