Author(s):
wattier, émile charles (paris, 17–11–1800 - paris, 22–11–1868), designer-lithographer
engelmann, godefroy (mulhouse, 17–08–1788 - paris, 25–04–1839), engraver
other title: the conjugal ladder (title of the series)
production date: in 1824
dating in century: 19th century
type(s) of object(s): graphic arts, print
name(s): print
materials and techniques: lithography, laid paper
dimensions - artwork:
height: 34. 1cm
width: 25. 3cm
dimensions - picture:
height: 22. 5cm
width: 13. 7cm
dimensions - mounting:
height: 50cm
width: 40cm
description:
lithograph on laid paper. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
title of the work - "the marital ladder / part i / illusions"
inscription concerning the proof - "in paris / chez sazerac and duval, publishers, passage de l'opéra, staircase / in lyon / chez favério, librairie, et ch. Monneret et cie /1824"
iconographic description:
title sheet presenting information relating to the second series of illustrations of wattier's marital scale: realities. Emille wattier suggests following the evolution of a couple, by establishing two series of eight illustrations – i. Illusions, ii. The realities - where each corresponds to a level, either ascending or descending, of a stage in the lives of the two lovers. This theme, dear to balzac, is found in one of his first writings: the physiology of marriage. “physiology, what do you want from me? is your goal to show us that marriage unites, for a lifetime, two beings who do not know each other? that life is in passion, and that no passion can resist marriage? »
mode of acquisition: purchase
institution: maison de balzac
inventory number: bal98. 200. Date: En 1824.
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