Author(s):
devéria, achille (paris, 06–02–1800 - paris, 23–12–1857), designer-lithographer
motte, charles (in 1785 - in 1836), printer-lithographer
other title: alex. Dumas. (inscribed title (letter))
production date: in 1831
dating in century: 19th century
type(s) of object(s): print, graphic arts
name(s): print
materials and techniques: lithography
dimensions - artwork:
height: 34. 6cm
width: 27. 8cm
description:
unmounted lithograph on a cardboard sheet. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
letter - on the front, bottom from left to right, printed: "alex. Dumas. "; "lith of ch. Motte". Signature - on the front, bottom left of the image, printed: "deveria". Dedication - on the front, lower right, in brown ink, signature of the model alexandre dumas: "to my excellent comrade / haverdant / alex. Dumas". Inventory number - on the reverse, lower left, in black ink: "g:13175". Iconographic description:
interior scene. Portrait of alexandre dumas père (1802-1870), writer, seated on a sofa. 19th century fashion. Furniture. Historical commentary:
alexandre dumas recounted in the "monte-cristo" of december 31, 1857 under what circumstances this portrait was executed. Person / character depicted:
dumas, alexandre (father)
acquisition mode: unknown acquisition mode
institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris
inventory number: g. 13175. Date: En 1831.
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