Author(s):
grandville (nancy, 15–09–1803 - vanves, 17–03–1847), designer-lithographer
desperet or desperret, auguste (in 1865), designer-lithographer
becquet (printing house) (28–02–1796), printer-lithographer
aubert (printer, lithographer, editor), editor
la caricature, editor
other titles:
how the great knight of the july sun defeated in single combat the knight of the sad figure who wanted to take away his freedom (the 4th year of the 3-day revolution) (inscribed title (letter)), 12th drawing for the association for freedom of the press (subtitle)
production date: in 07–1832
dating in centuries: 2nd quarter of the 19th century
type(s) of object(s): print, graphic arts
name(s): periodical illustration
materials and techniques: lithography
dimensions - square line:
height: 27. 2cm
width: 43. 5cm
dimensions - artwork:
height: 36. 2cm
width: 55. 2cm
description:
unmounted work. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
letter - top left: "12th drawing of the mmensuelle association (month of july)"; signature at the bottom right of the image: "jj. Granville / a. Desperet"; below the image, centered: "like what / the great knight of the july sun defeated in single combat the knight of the sad figure who wanted to take away his freedom / (the 4th year of the 3-day revolution)"; at the bottom of the page on the left: "paris, chez aubert, gallery véro dodat"; signature at the bottom of the page on the right: "l. De becquet, rue surstemberg, n°6"
museum mark - museum stamp in blue ink, bottom right of image (lugt 1270a)
iconographic description:
print published around july 1830
historical commentary:
this spread is announced by the bibliographie de la france of august 10, 1833: "no. 489 -- twelfth drawing of the monthly association (month of july). It shows that the great knight of the sun of july defeated in single combat the knight of the sad figure, who wanted to take away his freedom, by j. J. Grandville and a. Desperet. Print. Lith. By becquet, in paris. In paris, at aubert, véro-dodat gallery. " the “association” plates began to be published in august 1832 and were announced as follows: “we had promised, to the members of the association for the freedom of the press, to give them each month a drawing, the value of which was much greater than the contribution of each associate. We kept our word. ” they are offered at the price of 1 franc each month. Themes / subjects / places represented:
caricature - humorous drawing
institution: maison de victor hugo - hauteville house
inventory number: 2017. 0. 4046. Date: En 07–1832.
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