Author(s):
monnier, henry bonaventure (paris, 07–06–1799 - paris, 03–01–1877 — 3–6–1877), designer-lithographer
delpech, françois seraphin (orléans, 1778 - 1825), printer-lithographer
other title: parisian sketches (title of the set)
production date: in 1827
dating in century: 19th century
type(s) of object(s): print, graphic arts
name(s): print
materials and techniques: lithography
dimensions - artwork:
height: 27. 2cm
width: 37cm
dimensions - mounting:
height: 32. 5cm
width: 50cm
description:
lithograph mounted on a cardboard sheet. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
letter - above the image, in the center: "esquisses parisiennes"; and below, on the right: "9. "; and below the image, on the left: "henri monnier"; and on the right: "imp. Lith. De delpech. "; and below, in the center: "visits. / we are perhaps disturbing you if you were at the table. "
inscription - below the image and the letter, in the center and right, in ink: "proof conforms to the entire edition / [?] delpech / 29 xbre 1827"; and on the montage, bottom right: "b. 241"
inventory number - on the image, bottom right in ink: "r. G. 641"
museum mark - museum stamps, in the lower right image: "ville / de / paris" (lugt 2012c); and below the square line, in the center: "carnavalet" (lugt 432d)
iconographic description:
in a living room, several people have just gotten up to see the arrival of an old couple (guests?), a child and a young girl. The table and chairs indicate that a dinner (meal; food) is being held. Themes / subjects / places represented:
genre scene, meal, living room, domestic interior
acquisition mode: unknown acquisition mode
institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris
inventory number: g. 641. Date: En 1827.
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