Author(s):
renan, ary ernest (paris, 28–10–1857 - paris, 04–08–1900), designer
production date: 18–05–1899
type(s) of object(s): graphic arts
name(s): drawing
materials and techniques: graphite pencil, tracing paper
dimensions - artwork:
length: 38. 8cm
width: 31cm
description:
portrait of a woman seated at half-length, facing, preparatory study for the portrait of madame jules-françois dietz kept at the musée d'orsay
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
inscription regarding date and author - b. G, "may 18, 99/ar"
annotation - hardly readable annotations relating to the framing
iconographic description:
half-length portrait of a woman, madame dietz is shown seated, leaning on the back of a chair, dressed in an afternoon dress and wearing a bun. The museum of romantic life keeps a set of preparatory sheets for the portrait of madame jules-françois dietz. Historical commentary:
madame jules françois dietz, born marie zoe or marizika paléologue (1854 - 1944), is the sister of the diplomat and writer maurice paléologue and friend of ary renan's family. Her husband, jules françois dietz, is a lawyer at the paris court of appeal, professor at the free school of political sciences, editor-in-chief of the newspaper le parlement, of the journal des débats. Knight of the legion of honor in 1891, he also wrote poetry. Mode of acquisition: purchase at public sale
name of donor, testator, seller: piasa
date of acquisition: 1998
institution: museum of romantic life
inventory number: 98. 51. 1. Date: 18–05–1899.
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