Author(s):
nanteuil, célestin (célestin françois nanteuil-leboeuf, known as) (rome, 11–07–1813 - bourron-marlotte, 06–09–1873), designer-lithographer
etex, antoine (paris, 03–20–1808 - chaville, 07–14–1888), author of the model
imprimerie lemercier, printer-lithographer
the artist, editor
production date: around 1851 — 1852
dating in century: 3rd quarter of the 19th century
type(s) of object(s): print, graphic arts
name(s): periodical illustration
materials and techniques: lithography, paper
dimensions - square line:
height: 21. 8cm
width: 12. 5cm
dimensions - artwork:
height: 31. 8cm
width: 23. 4cm
dimensions - museum assembly:
height: 52. 8cm
width: 37. 8cm
description:
work attached to a mount with a mat. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
letter - in the upper margin, in the center: "the artist. / journal. "; under the square line, on the left: "a. Etex pinx 1851", in the center: "imp. Lemercier, r. De seine, 57, paris" and on the right: "c. Nanteuil, lith"; in the lower margin, in the center: "la gitana"
museum mark - museum stamp in blue ink, lower right of the print (lugt 1270a)
iconographic description:
illustration for victor hugo's novel "notre-dame de paris". Historical commentary:
the painting by antoine etex, dated 1851, simply titled "la gitana" presents all the iconography of the figure of esmeralda: the djali goat, the tambourine, the short skirt, the silhouette of notre-dame de paris in the background. It was lithographed by célestin nanteuil for the magazine “l’artiste” where it was published in the 5th series, volume 9, 6th issue, of october 13, 1852. The engraving is accompanied by a brief commentary: “antoine etex is not only a skilled sculptor; he is also a painter, and his style is linked to the best traditions of french art. In his gitana, he knew how to combine simplicity with character. »
themes / subjects / places represented:
literary scene, novel and short story, notre-dame de paris (v. Hugo)
person / character depicted:
esmeralda (literary character)
institution: maison de victor hugo - hauteville house
inventory number: 2017. 0. 2631. Date: Vers 1851 — 1852.
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