Author(s):
renan, ary ernest (paris, 28–10–1857 - paris, 04–08–1900), designer
other title: woman standing in a landscape holding an object (usage name)
dating in century: 19th century
type(s) of object(s): graphic arts
name(s): drawing
materials and techniques: charcoal, laid paper, white highlights
dimensions - artwork:
length: 31. 3cm
width: 23cm
description:
double-sided designs; on the front, study of different figures including one from behind, arms outstretched towards the sky. On the back, female character in a landscape, holding an object (a skull?)
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
annotation - "course/intermediate course/long-distance course/fond du lac/(?) for prometheus/(?)" (inscription in the opposite direction of the drawing)
label - sales label on the bottom cardboard "148"
number - on the bottom card "10"
iconographic description:
on the front: study of two groups and a standing silhouette, arm extended towards the sky; these are perhaps preparatory studies for the illustration of the myth of apollo and daphne. On the back: silhouette of a woman who seems to be holding an object (a skull?) against a landscape background
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. 6. 1. Date: Unknown.
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