Author(s):
méryon, charles (paris, 23–11–1821 - saint-maurice, 13–02–1868), engraver
delâtre, auguste (paris, in 1822 - paris, 26–07–1907 — 1907), printer
production date: in 1853
dating in century: 3rd quarter of the 19th century
type(s) of object(s): print, graphic arts
name(s): print
materials and techniques: etching
dimensions - artwork:
height: 17. 1cm
width: 12. 8cm
dimensions - old assembly:
height: 48. 3cm
width: 32. 5cm
dimensions - museum assembly:
height: 53cm
width: 38cm
description:
work glued on a sheet of laid paper attached to a mount with a mat. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
letter - signature at the bottom left, in the plate: "cm"; under the image, on the left: "c meryon del. Sculp. / mdcccliii [inverted] and on the right: "a delâtre imp. Rue de la bûcherie - 6"
inventory number - in black ink, on the back, bottom right: "2010. 0. 50"
historical commentary:
former collection of 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. 50. Date: En 1853.
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