Author(s):
houbron, frédéric (banyuls-sur-mer, in 1851 - perpignan, 01–10–1908), designer
other title: marché des enfants-rouges. 08. (inscribed title (letter))
production date: in 1908
type(s) of object(s): drawing, graphic arts
name(s): drawing
dimensions - artwork:
height: 23. 7cm
width: 25. 3cm
dimensions - museum assembly:
height: 37cm
width: 48cm
dimensions - museum master key:
height: 40cm
width: 50cm
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
signature of the performer - on the front of the drawing at the bottom right, signature in watercolor: "-houbron-" \ inscription in ink
inscription concerning the title - on the front of the drawing at the bottom right, inscription in watercolor: "marche des enfants - / - rouges -" \ inscription in pencil
date - on the front of the drawing at the bottom left, date in watercolor: "- 08 -" \ inscription in ink
inventory number - on the front of the drawing at the bottom center, number in red ink: "ied. 3559 (2)"
inscription - on the back of the drawing, entry number, inventory number and miscellaneous: "e. Nº 7252 (2) a. 058 / r. Nº 1312 (2) / d 982 (2) [crossed out]"
inscription - on the front of the old montage, inscription in brown ink: "houbron iv" (shirt iv)
iconographic description:
urban landscape. Paved street, facade with entrance inscribed: "stairs aa / concierge", seated woman sewing, barrel, bucket, child, teapots
historical commentary:
the oldest (private) market in paris, created in 1615, the marché des enfants-rouges, took the name of the hospital located at 90 rue des archives, following its closure in 1772. Sold to the city of paris in 1912, it is still in operation today. See also the other views of the market and the rue de bretagne: card01404, card3558 (1 to 6), card03559 (1 to 6), card06849 to card06851 (cain album, t. Iii, with handwritten text, library), carp0926, "new walks in paris" by g. Cain, 1907, p. 228 to 243, reproducing a watercolor, p. 233, not located, and a monograph (see comments card1404)
mode of acquisition: purchase
date of acquisition: 26–08–1908
institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris
inventory number: d. 3559(2)
part of:
the red children's market, 1907. Date: En 1908.
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