Author(s):
manuel, henri (paris, 04–24–1874 - neuilly-sur-seine, 09–11–1947), photographer
production date: between 1929 and 1931
type(s) of object(s): photography, graphic arts
name(s): album, photography
materials and techniques: developed gelatin silver print
dimensions - original assembly:
height: 16. 4cm
width: 22. 1cm
description:
print laminated on album page in 25 x 33 cm. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
inscription concerning the author - on the front in the image in white reserve at the bottom right "henri manuel paris" on the montage at the bottom left dry stamp "henri manuel / 27 rue du faubg montmartre 27" and in pencil at the top right of the montage "68. 791"
iconographic description:
empty promenade courtyard (second courtyard after the entrance), view taken in the courtyard. Saint-lazare prison, women's remand center, 107 rue du faubourg-saint-denis, 10th arrondissement, paris. Historical commentary:
published in police magazine of november 29, 1931, n°53, "the courtyard where the inmates take their walks. In the background we can see the entrance door to the chapel. In front of this door the wash house where the prisoners do their laundry (h. M)"
mode of acquisition: purchase
date of acquisition: 2009
institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris
inventory number: ph38251-17
part of:
“saint lazare prison by henri manuel paris”. Date: between 1929 and 1931.
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