Author(s):
méaulle, fortuné louis (angers, 11–04–1844 - in 1901), engraver
hugo, victor (besançon, 26–02–1802 - paris, 22–05–1885), author of the model
imprimerie p. Mouillot, printer
hugues, eugène, editor
other titles:
illustration for "le rhin", in the edition e. Hugues, 1890 (subtitle), victor hugo. Paris: e. Hugues, 1876-1897 (title of the set)
production date: in 1890
dating in century: 4th quarter of the 19th century
type(s) of object(s): print, graphic arts
name(s): print
materials and techniques: wood engraving
dimensions - square line:
height: 11. 6cm
width: 13. 8cm
dimensions - artwork:
height: 29. 2cm
width: 35. 7cm
description:
a print without mounting
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
museum mark - museum stamp in blue ink, on the reverse in the center of the print (lugt 1270a). Iconographic description:
this illustration can be found on page 60 of the hugues edition. Reproduces the drawing by victor hugo known from the tracing kept in the museum (inv. No. 49) and the engraving made by edmond hédouin, in 1844, under the title "the old town". This drawing has long been considered a study for the burg at the cross. Themes / subjects / places represented:
literary scene, the rhine. Letters to a friend (v. Hugo), saint-goar
institution: maison de victor hugo - hauteville house
inventory number: 2017. 0. 817. Date: En 1890.
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