Author(s):
monnier, henry bonaventure (paris, 07–06–1799 - paris, 03–01–1877 — 3–6–1877), designer-lithographer
cluis, j. , printer-lithographer
aubert (printer, lithographer, editor), editor
other title: la caricature [journal. ] (title of the whole)
production date: in 1830
dating in century: 19th century
type(s) of object(s): print, graphic arts
name(s): print
materials and techniques: lithography
dimensions - artwork:
height: 27. 8cm
width: 34. 7cm
dimensions - mounting:
height: 32. 5cm
width: 50cm
description:
board mounted on a cardboard sheet. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
letter - signed lower left of the image: "henry monnier"; and on the right: “imp[rimer]ie lith de j. Cluis. ”; and under the image, in the center: “the barkers of the next day. ”
inscription - in the lower margin, in the center: "i, the undersigned, printer lithographer residing in paris, certify the present proof as conforming to the entire print run in paris on september 1, 1830"; and signed below: "j. Cluis"; and on the bottom right montage: "b509"
inventory number - bottom right of the second square line: "r. G. 548"
museum mark - museum stamps at the bottom left of the second square line: "carnavalet" (lugt 432d); and at the bottom right of the square line (lugt 2012c)
iconographic description:
in the foreground, a group of men look in the same direction, papers in hand. A few men wear suits and are armed (soldiers?). In the background, men from more popular classes brandish a tricolor flag and bayonets. Representation of the revolution of 1830? satire/caricature?
themes / subjects / places represented:
genre scene, caricature - humorous drawing, revolt - insurrection
acquisition mode: unknown acquisition mode
institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris
inventory number: g. 548. Date: En 1830.
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