Author(s):
falguière, alexandre jean joseph (toulouse, 07–09–1831 - paris, 20–06–1900), designer
production date: in 1863
dating in centuries: 2nd half of the 19th century
type(s) of object(s): drawing, graphic arts
name(s): drawing
materials and techniques: sanguine, paper
dimensions - artwork:
height: 12. 6cm
width: 16. 2cm
dimensions - passepartout:
height: 40cm
width: 53cm
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
signature - bottom right in ink: "a. Falguière"
collector's mark - bottom right: "ville de paris"
iconographic description:
severed head of saint john the baptist placed on a dish next to a small ax
themes / subjects / places represented:
head, decapitation, dish, ax
person / character depicted:
john the baptist (prophet; saint)
mode of acquisition: purchase
date of acquisition: 13–05–1907
institution: petit palais, museum of fine arts of the city of paris
inventory number: ppd860. Date: En 1863.
Loading...
