Author(s):
renan, ary ernest (paris, 28–10–1857 - paris, 04–08–1900), designer
dating in century: 19th century
type(s) of object(s): graphic arts
name(s): drawing
materials and techniques: charcoal, pencil, tracing paper
dimensions - artwork:
length: 30. 4cm
width: 16. 9cm
description:
study of a young woman in full length, holding an object in her hand
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
monogram = number - b. D, in pencil "ar"
signature - b. D, in pencil "arenan"
annotation - b. D, in black ink "10x14/8x13"
number - on the bottom card "27"
iconographic description:
study of a naked young woman, full length, holding an object at hip height in her left hand. The right arm is folded across the stomach. It is perhaps the figure of pandora holding the box containing the evils of humanity, a figure appreciated by the symbolists to whom renan's art is related. Mode of acquisition: purchase at public sale
name of donor, testator, seller: piasa
date of acquisition: 1998
institution: museum of romantic life
inventory number: 98. 31. 1. Date: Unknown.
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