Author(s):
general company for photographic applications (sgap), photoengraver
lepère, auguste (montmartre (former commune), 30–11–1849 - domme, 20–11–1918), photoengraver
production date: in 1884
dating in century: 19th century
type(s) of object(s): print, graphic arts
name(s): print
dimensions - square line:
height: 10cm
width: 21cm
dimensions - artwork:
height: 19. 8cm
width: 32. 5cm
dimensions - museum assembly:
height: 33cm
width: 50cm
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
inscription concerning the title - on the front, on the sheet, lower left, handwritten in pencil: "the convent of english ladies, where george sand was raised". On the front, on the montage, bottom left, handwritten in black ink: "published in 'le monde illustré' of august 16, 1884". Signature of the performer - on the front, in the image, bottom left, printed in black ink: "a. Lepere". On the front, in the image, lower right, printed in black ink: "sgap. Sc. ". Stamp - on the front, on the sheet, bottom right, printed in black ink: "carnavalet" (cf. Lugt suppl. 432d). Iconographic description:
in the first vignette, view of a cell with a closed bed. In the second vignette, the walk in the garden of the convent of english ladies, young children accompanied by two sisters going towards the chapel. Third vignette, from a vaulted room, view of the exterior through an open door. Religious. Religion. Historical commentary:
the convent of english ladies no. 55 to 63, rue du cardinal lemoine in paris. G. Sang stayed there from 1817 to 1820. Acquisition mode: unknown acquisition mode
institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris
inventory number: g. 5286. Date: En 1884.
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