Author(s):
quantin, albert (in 1850 - in 1933), publisher
hetzel, pierre-jules (chartres, 15–01–1814 - monte-carlo, 17–03–1886), printer
production date: around 1881
dating in century: 4th quarter of the 19th century
type(s) of object(s): print, manuscripts, printed matter, binding, graphic arts
name(s): poster
materials and techniques: typography = letterpress printing
dimensions - artwork:
height: 25. 1cm
width: 20. 8cm
dimensions - mounting:
height: 53cm
width: 38cm
description:
work fixed in a montage that goes everywhere
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
letter - at the top of the page, centered: "j. Hetzel et cie / 18, rue jacob - a. Quantin et cie / 7, rue saint-benoit"; below, centered: "victor hugo / the / four winds / of the spirit"
handwritten inscription - to the right of "victor hugo": "un peu plus [?]"; on either side of “volume first” and “volume second”: “a minus”
museum mark - museum stamp in blue ink, bottom right of image (lugt 1270a)
iconographic description:
poster for a new edition of "quatre vents de l'esprit" for hetzel-quantin with autograph corrections
themes / subjects / places represented:
the four winds of the spirit (v. Hugo)
institution: maison de victor hugo - hauteville house
inventory number: 2017. 0. 3185. Date: Vers 1881.
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