Author(s):
monnier, henry bonaventure (paris, 07–06–1799 - paris, 03–01–1877 — 3–6–1877), designer-lithographer
senefelder, aloïs (prague, 06–11–1771 - munich, 26–02–1834), printer-lithographer
gihaut frères, publisher
other title: general exploitation of the fashions and ridicules of paris and london. (title of the set)
date of production: between 1824 and 1827
dating in century: 19th century
type(s) of object(s): print, graphic arts
name(s): print
materials and techniques: lithography
dimensions - artwork:
height: 37. 2cm
width: 26. 3cm
dimensions - mounting:
height: 50cm
width: 32. 5cm
description:
lithograph mounted on a cardboard sheet. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
letter - below the image, on the left: "henry monnier"; and on the right: "lith. De senefelder"; and below, in the center: "the antipodes. "; and below, in the center: “chez gihaut frères editeurs. ”
inscription - on the assembly, bottom right: "b96"
inventory number - bottom right of the sheet: "r. G. 645"
museum mark - museum stamps below, to the right of the image (lugt 232a); and below the letter, in the center: "carnavalet" (lugt 432d)
iconographic description:
a man is seated, his back to the left, while another, to the right, is reading a newspaper, standing. They are dressed differently (contrast; satire; press). Themes / subjects / places represented:
portrait, press, society and social life
mode of acquisition: legacy
name of donor, testator, seller: berger, amédée
date of acquisition: 1881
institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris
inventory number: g. 645. Date: Entre 1824 et 1827.
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