Author(s):
monnier, henry bonaventure (paris, 07–06–1799 - paris, 03–01–1877 — 3–6–1877), designer-lithographer
bernard, charles louis (paris, 29–06–1769 - paris, 11–09–1848), printer-lithographer
bernard, charles louis (paris, 29–06–1769 - paris, 11–09–1848), publisher
delarue, pierre théophile (amiens, 03–12–1799 - paris, in 1878), editor
other title: songs / by / béranger (title of the set)
production date: in 1826
dating in century: 19th century
type(s) of object(s): print, graphic arts
name(s): print
materials and techniques: lithography
dimensions - artwork:
height: 23. 8cm
width: 30. 2 cm
dimensions - mounting:
height: 32. 5cm
width: 50cm
description:
lithograph mounted on a cardboard sheet. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
letter - above the square line, in the center: "bérager. "; and below the square line, on the left: "henry monnier"; and on the right: "bernard's lith. "; and below, in the center: "le bon vieillard"; and below in the center: "to celebrate me, what! everyone hastens! / to my health flows a generous wine. / this sweet welcome emboldens my old age: / i always fear saddening the happy. / may pleasures cover you with their wings; / with time you will count later"; and below on the right: "published by bernard and delarue, r, n, d, des victoires, 16. "
inscription - on the assembly, bottom right: "b. 297"
inventory number - bottom right of the second square line: "r. G. 531"
museum mark - museum stamps below the square line, in the center: "carnavalet" (lugt 432d); and to the right (lugt 232a)
iconographic description:
men are sitting around a table eating. Near the door, an elderly couple has undoubtedly just arrived. One man holds a bottle, another a glass towards the old man. Illustration of the song "the good old man". Themes / subjects / places represented:
genre scene, old man, party
mode of acquisition: legacy
name of donor, testator, seller: berger, amédée
date of acquisition: 1881
institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris
inventory number: g. 561. Date: En 1826.
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