Portrait d'Ida de Saint-Elme, connue comme Elselina Vanayl de Yongh (1776-1845), dite La contemporaine, G.12247, Achille Devéria, En 1833

Author(s): devéria, achille (paris, 06–02–1800 - paris, 23–12–1857), designer imprimerie lemercier, designer-lithographer other title: the contemporary (inscribed title (letter)) production date: in 1833 dating in centuries: 1st half of the 19th century type(s) of object(s): print, graphic arts name(s): print materials and techniques: lithography dimensions - artwork: height: 54. 2cm width: 40. 4cm description: unmounted lithograph on a cardboard sheet. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: signature - on the front, lower right, printed: "adeveria". Letter - on the front, from top to bottom, from left to right, printed: "lith. De lemercier". Inscription concerning the title - on the front, bottom center, handwritten in pen and ink: "comme nous passe et comme je suis. / passe / la contemporaine / 1833 / (alpha)". Stamp - on the front, bottom center, in ink: "musse carnavalet (432c)". Inventory number - on the reverse, lower left, handwritten in pen and ink: "g. 12247". Iconographic description: ida de saint-elme, known as "the contemporary", real name maria johanna elselina verfelt, also known under the names of elselina vanayl de yongh or elzelina tolstoy van aylde-jonghe (1776-1845), dutch adventurer, courtesan and writer (mémoires d'une contemporain, 1827-1833), figured in bust, leaning on a support. 19th century fashion. Hairdressing. Jewelry. Mode of acquisition: legacy name of donor, testator, seller: jullien, adolphe date of acquisition: 1934 institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris inventory number: g. 12247. Date: En 1833.