Author(s):
noel, alphonse léon (paris, 07–02–1807 - paris, 06–01–1884), designer-lithographer
frey, jean georges (rixheim, 16–09–1798), printer-lithographer
the artist, editor
other title: alexandre dumas. (inscribed title (letter))
production date: around 1832
dating in centuries: 2nd quarter of the 19th century
type(s) of object(s): print, graphic arts
name(s): print
materials and techniques: lithography, paper
dimensions - artwork:
height: 40. 3cm
width: 28. 7cm
dimensions - museum assembly:
height: 53cm
width: 38cm
description:
work on an old montage attached to the passepartout on the left side. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
letter - signed in the image lower right: "léon noël". Under the image: "alexandre dumas. / lithographed from nature by léon noël. / lith de frey rue du croissant n°20". Number - inscription in black ink at the bottom left: "125-7". Museum mark - museum stamp in blue ink, at the bottom of the print (lugt 1270a)
historical commentary:
this portrait was reproduced in the magazine "l'artiste" in 1832. Themes / subjects / places represented:
portrait (subject depicted)
person / character depicted:
dumas, alexandre (father)
mode of acquisition: purchase
institution: maison de victor hugo - hauteville house
inventory number: 2017. 0. 674. Date: circa 1832.
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