Author(s):
johannot, alfred (offenbach-sur-le-main, 21–03–1800 - paris, 07–12–1837), designer
guérin et cie, printer-lithographer
the artist, editor
other title: didier and marion (act i, scene ii) (subtitle)
production date: in 1831
dating in centuries: 2nd quarter of the 19th century
type(s) of object(s): print, graphic arts
name(s): print
materials and techniques: lithography
dimensions - square line:
height: 22cm
width: 16. 2cm
dimensions - artwork:
height: 30. 3 cm
width: 23cm
dimensions - mounting:
height: 53cm
width: 38cm
description:
work fixed in a montage that goes everywhere
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
letter - above the image, centered: "the artist"; signature under the square line, on the left: "a. Johannot pinx. "; signature below the square line on the right: "a. Guérin sc. "; below, centered: "marion delorme"
iconographic description:
illustration on the theme marion de lorme by victor hugo, published in the periodical l'artiste
historical commentary:
the magazine “l’artiste” published in its dramatic review, in 1831, an article on “marion de lorme” (p. 34-35), illustrated with an engraving by johannot inserted between the two pages. The engraving of the magazine is different from that published in sheet form (didier is leaning on the chair and does not play guitar). Themes / subjects / places represented:
literary scene, marion de lorme (v. Hugo), theater
person / character depicted:
de lorme, marion (literary character); didier (literary character)
institution: maison de victor hugo - hauteville house
inventory number: 435. Date: En 1831.
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