Author(s):
adam, victor (jean-victor adam, known as) (paris, 28–01–1801 - viroflay, 30–12–1866), designer-lithographer
becquet frères, printer-lithographer
monrocq brothers, publisher
other title: the ideas fair. (title of the set)
production date: between 1851 and 1855
dating in century: 3rd quarter of the 19th century
type(s) of object(s): print, graphic arts
name(s): print
materials and techniques: lithography
place(s) of execution/production: paris
dimensions - artwork:
height: 31. 9cm
width: 24. 5cm
description:
plate nº95 from the series “the fair of ideas”. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
letter - on the front, inscriptions printed in black ink, at the top of the sheet, title: "the fair of ideas, by v. Adam. ", and on the right, the plate number: "95"; in the image, in the center of the upper register: "v. Adam"; under the figures, bottom left: "paris-monrocq brothers-editors. ", right: "lith. De becquet brothers, in paris. ". Stamp - on the front, bottom right: "bibl. / ville paris". Inscription - on the front, lower left, in pencil: "v". Number - on the front, bottom right, in pencil: "25". Inventory number - on the front, bottom right, in pencil: "g. 25019". Iconographic description:
caricature. Character admiring a painting, three heads, painter holding a frame and a palette discussing with a woman. Suite of heads of notables, artists, a magistrate and bride and groom. Themes / subjects / places represented:
genre scene
acquisition mode: unknown acquisition mode
institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris
inventory number: g. 25019
part of:
the ideas fair. Date: Entre 1851 et 1855.
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