Author(s):
scheffer, ary (dordrecht, 10–01–1795 - argenteuil, 15–06–1858), painter
production date: between 1836
dating in century: 19th century
type(s) of object(s): graphic arts
name(s): drawing
materials and techniques: lead mine
place(s) of execution/production: calais
dimensions - artwork:
height: 34cm
width: 29cm
dimensions - frame:
height: 41cm
width: 35. 5cm
description:
portrait of madame lebeau, lady of calais
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
signature of the performer - s. B. D. , in graphite pencil: "a scheffer"
inscription - handwritten note on the back of the cardboard support: "ary scheffer drew the portrait of grandmother lebeau in calais during the meal and the day before the birth of my uncle ernest in 1836 / january 1, 1859, ernest lebeau"
label
iconographic description:
bust portrait of madame lebeau, wearing a bun, her face framed by ringlets
historical commentary:
ernest lebeau, author of the dedication on the reverse of the work, was mayor of calais between 1848 and 1851
themes / subjects / places represented:
portrait
mode of acquisition: purchase
date of acquisition: 17–03–1989
institution: museum of romantic life
inventory number: 89. 8. Date: Entre 1836.
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