Les Douze Mois, CSR AG 64(5), En 1870

Author(s): gavarni (hippolyte sulpice guillaume chevalier, known as) (paris, 13–01–1804 - auteuil, 23–11–1866), designer gautier, théophile (tarbes, 31–08–1811 - neuilly-sur-seine, 23–10–1872), man or woman of letters - writer production date: in 1870 dating in century: 19th century type(s) of object(s): graphic arts name(s): print materials and techniques: lithography dimensions - artwork: height: 47. 5cm width: 36cm description: collection composed of 12 plates illustrating the months of the year, accompanied by a text by théophile gautier. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: inscription - on the cover "the / twelve months / last work / of / gavarni" inscription - on the cover "paris / aug. Marc & cie / editeurs de l'illustration / 60, - rue richelieu, 60 / 1870" inscription - 2nd cover "imprimerie de l'illustration: auguste marc/22 rue de verneuil 22" inscription - 3rd cover, printed text by théophile gautier inscription - on the back of the collection: "auguste marc / printer / 22, rue de verneuil, 22 / paris" iconographic description: twelve plates illustrating the twelve months of the year by gavarni, collected in a blue booklet. Mode of acquisition: legacy name of donor, testator, seller: siohan, corrie and robert date of acquisition: 1991 institution: museum of romantic life inventory number: csr ag 64. Date: En 1870.