Author(s):
devéria, achille (paris, 06–02–1800 - paris, 23–12–1857), designer-lithographer
boulanger, louis candide (vercelli, 11–05–1806 - dijon, 05–03–1867), author of the model
gaugain, henri-armand pierre, printer-lithographer
other title: h. C smithson. (inscribed title (letter))
production date: in 1827
dating in century: 19th century
type(s) of object(s): print, graphic arts
name(s): print
materials and techniques: lithography
dimensions - artwork:
height: 38cm
width: 27. 5cm
description:
belongs to the suite of fifteen plates entitled "souvenirs du théâtre anglais", unmounted on a cardboard sheet. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
letter - on the front, bottom left to right, printed: "h. C smithson. / born in ennis march 18, 1802. "; "english album"; “imp lith by h gaugain”. Stamp - on the front, bottom right, in black ink: "musee / carnavalet" (lugt 432c)
inventory number - on the reverse, lower left, in black ink: "g:12261". Iconographic description:
interior scene. Portrait of henrietta constance smithson (1802-1854), irish actress, seated. 19th century fashion. Hat, hairstyle. Furniture, armchair. Chimney. Historical commentary:
henrietta constance smithson was part of the english theater troupe which came to paris in 1827 to give several performances of shakespeare's plays. On this occasion, gaugain published a souvenir album illustrated with lithographs by devéria and boulanger. Miss smithson married hector berlioz in 1833. Mode of acquisition: purchase
date of acquisition: 1916
institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris
inventory number: g. 12261. Date: En 1827.
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