Author(s):
devéria, achille (paris, 06–02–1800 - paris, 23–12–1857), designer-lithographer
motte, charles (in 1785 - in 1836), printer-lithographer
motte, charles (in 1785 - in 1836), publisher
other title: liszt. (inscribed title (letter))
production date: in 1832
dating in century: 19th century
type(s) of object(s): print, graphic arts
name(s): print
materials and techniques: lithography
dimensions - artwork:
height: 40. 2cm
width: 32cm
description:
unmounted lithograph on a cardboard sheet. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
letter - on the front, bottom from left to right, printed: "liszt. "; "published and printed by c. Motte rue st honoré 290, in paris, august 1832". Signature and date - on the front, bottom right of the image, printed: "deveria / 1832". Stamp - on the front, bottom right, in black ink: "bibl. / ville paris". Inventory number - on the reverse, lower left, in black ink: "g:21727". Iconographic description:
interior scene. Portrait of franz liszt (1811-1886), hungarian composer and pianist, seated on a sofa. Musician. Partition. 19th century fashion. Historical commentary:
devéria's lithograph did much to increase liszt's popularity. The young virtuoso, then aged 21, was a regular at achille devéria's evenings. Person / character depicted:
liszt, franz
acquisition mode: unknown acquisition mode
institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris
inventory number: g. 21727. Date: En 1832.
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