Author(s):
méryon, charles (paris, 23–11–1821 - saint-maurice, 13–02–1868), engraver
production date: in 1854
dating in century: 3rd quarter of the 19th century
type(s) of object(s): print, graphic arts
name(s): print
materials and techniques: etching, paper
dimensions - artwork:
height: 22cm
width: 18cm
dimensions - old assembly:
height: 48cm
width: 32. 4cm
dimensions - museum assembly:
height: 53cm
width: 38cm
description:
copy printed in brown-black ink, cropped flush with the image and under the inscription. Work laminated on a sheet of old laid paper attached to a mount with a mat. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
inscription - in black ink, under the square line of the image, on the left: "c. Meryon del. Sculp. Mdcccliv -" and on the right: "imp- rue neuf st etienne-du-mont - n° 26 -"
inventory number - in black ink, on the back, centered, right: "2010. 0. 49"
historical commentary:
former collection of victor hugo. This engraving is one of the copies sent by philippe burty to victor hugo. Mode of acquisition: donation (notarial deed)
name of donor, testator, seller: hugo, jeanne (successively wife daudet, charcot, négreponte), hugo, jean, hugo, marguerite, hugo, françois
date of acquisition: 1927
institution: maison de victor hugo - hauteville house
inventory number: 2010. 0. 49. Date: En 1854.
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