Author(s):
grandville (nancy, 15–09–1803 - vanves, 17–03–1847), designer
dubochet, jacques-julien (vevey, 10–05–1798 - munich, 04–09–1868), publisher
production date: around 1846
dating in century: 19th century
type(s) of object(s): graphic arts, print
name(s): print
materials and techniques: wood engraving, vellum paper
dimensions - artwork:
height: 24. 9cm
width: 17. 8cm
dimensions - picture:
height: 19. 2cm
width: 13. 3cm
dimensions - mounting:
height: 40cm
width: 30cm
description:
engraving printed in black and white on paper
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
title of the work - under the image: "artistic tea, seasoned by great men. /and you, honoré, would you like a cup?"
inscription - at the bottom left of the page: "jérôme paturot"
inscription - at the bottom right of the page: "published by j. -j. Dubochet et cie"
iconographic description:
several great figures of literature and the arts stand around a beautiful and elegant young woman. We recognize hugo, balzac and even dumas, strongly caricatured by the designer. The scene is located in a literary and social salon. Themes / subjects / places represented:
subject of society, morals, living room, tea (drink)
person / character represented:
girardin, delphine de; balzac, honoré de; dumas, alexandre (father); hugo, victor; liszt, franz
mode of acquisition: purchase
date of acquisition: 20–06–1979
institution: maison de balzac
inventory number: bal 280. Date: Vers 1846.
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