Le grand Châtelet, D.12769, Alfred Bonnardot, between 1801 and 1900

Author(s): bonnardot, alfred (16–02–1808 - 01–05–1884), designer production date: between 1801 and 1900 dating in century: 19th century type(s) of object(s): drawing, graphic arts name(s): drawing materials and techniques: pen (technique), wash, paper dimensions - artwork: height: 15. 2cm width: 12. 2cm dimensions - museum master key: height: 50cm width: 40cm marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: stamp - bottom right, in red ink: "ville/de/paris" (cf. Lugt suppl. 2012 c) stamp - bottom left, under the line, in black ink: "carnavalet" (cf. Lugt suppl. 432 d) inventory number - bottom right, handwritten in black ink: "d. 12769" inscription - in the center, under the line, in pencil: "according to the engraving of practical geometry" inscription - on the back, in pencil: "le grand chatelet/topo 11 b" iconographic description: le grand châtelet (1st arrondissement). In the foreground we see a paved courtyard bordered on the right and left by elevations. In the background rises a facade pierced by a semi-circular door surmounted by two turrets. On the left rises a tower dominating the whole institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris inventory number: d. 12769. Date: between 1801 and 1900.