Author(s):
nozais, henri (sainte-menehould), painter
other title: sketches for the school on rue dupleix, 15th arrondissement of paris (title of the whole)
production date: around 1933
dating in centuries: 2nd quarter of the 20th century
type(s) of object(s): painting
name(s): painting
materials and techniques: oil paint, canvas (material)
dimensions - chassis:
height: 46cm
width: 38cm
dimensions - frame:
height: 50cm
width: 42cm
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
signature - bottom right: "h. Nozais"
inscription - bottom center: “the city”
inscription concerning the author - and the place of destination of the final work on the stretcher, on the back: "nozais, rue dupleix girls"
iconographic description:
three little girls walk on the banks of the seine with schoolbags in hand, evoking school life and the fall season. Historical commentary:
this sketch is part of a set of four panels presented in the competition organized by the city of paris in 1933 for the decoration of the courtyard of the girls' school on rue dupleix in the 15th arrondissement. The decor proposed by henri nozais links his landscapes to the tradition of the calendar cycle by representing each of the sites in a given season. This ensemble was not selected by the jury, in favor of that of jean robert la montagne saint hubert, winner of this competition. Mode of acquisition: purchase after order
name of donor, testator, seller: nozais, henri
date of acquisition: 04–08–1933
institution: petit palais, museum of fine arts of the city of paris
inventory number: ppp4197. Date: circa 1933.
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