Author(s):
opiz or opitz, george emmanuel (prague, 10–04–1775 - leipzig, 12–07–1841), designer
other title: the fashion merchant, the little chimney sweeps on boulevard montmartre and a father (dummy title)
date of production: between 1814 and 1831
type(s) of object(s): graphic arts, drawing
name(s): drawing
dimensions - artwork:
height: 36. 5cm
width: 25. 8cm
dimensions - mounting:
height: 46. 6cm
width: 36. 2cm
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
signature of the performer - on the front, bottom right, in black ink: "g. Opiz del "
title of the work - on the front, bottom middle, in black ink: "tableaux de paris / boulevard montmartre, the merchant of fashions, the little chimney sweeps at the little palace, poor father. "
stamp - on the front, bottom left, in black ink: "carnavalet" (lugt 432d)
inventory number - on the front, lower left, in black ink: "d. 8578"
number - on the front, lower right, in black ink: "e. 21253"
iconographic description:
genre scene. Exterior scene: paris, "boulevart montmartre". Characters: a fashion saleswoman holding a box attached to her arm and carrying a pair of scissors at her waist, places a few coins in the hat of a young savoyard. Two men and a soldier observe a man, carrying an infant, and his two boys begging on their knees. A chimney sweep also asks for alms. Knee pads. A car passes in the background. We can also see a fire, perhaps a chestnut seller. Mode of acquisition: purchase
date of acquisition: 1979
institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris
inventory number: d. 8578
part of:
album of 29 drawings entitled pictures of different manners and costumes. Original drawings by g. Opitz in leipsic. 1831. Date: between 1814 and 1831.
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