Passer-Payez, G.1171BIS(2), Carle Vernet, En 1818

Author(s): debucourt, philibert louis (paris, 13–02–1755 - paris, 22–09–1832), engraver vernet, carle (bordeaux, 14–08–1758 - paris, 21–11–1836), designer bance, charles (known as jeune) (claville, 27–04–1771 - paris, 20–01–1863), print dealer production date: in 1818 dating in century: 1st quarter of the 19th century type(s) of object(s): print, graphic arts name(s): print materials and techniques: aquatint dimensions - artwork: height: 31. 2cm width: 23. 8cm dimensions - mounting: height: 50cm width: 32. 5cm description: belongs to a suite of 56 plates entitled "collection of costumes drawn from life by carle vernet". Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: legend - on the front, bottom center, in pencil: "passer-payez". Stamp - on the front, bottom center, in black ink: "carnavalet" (lugt 432d) stamp - on the front, bottom right, in purple ink: "ville / de / paris" (lugt 2012c) inventory number - on the front, bottom left, in black ink: "r. G: 1171bis" iconographic description: street scene. Job. Sweeper. Man extending his arm to a lady to help her pass a flooded street on a two-wheeled skateboard. Walking man holding an umbrella in his right hand and stepping over water. 19th century fashion. In the background, urban landscape. Mode of acquisition: purchase date of acquisition: 1930 institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris inventory number: g. 1171bis part of: collection of costumes drawn from nature by carle vernet. Date: En 1818.