Author(s):
ringel d'illzach, jean-désiré (illzach, 29–09–1847 - strasbourg, 28–07–1916), sculptor
production date: in 1885
dating in century: 19th century
type(s) of object(s): sculpture
name(s): medallion (sculpture)
materials and techniques: bronze
place(s) of execution/realization: france
dimensions - artwork:
diameter: 18cm
description:
medallion portrait of ernest renan
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
signature of the performer - s. B. G. : “ringel d’illzach/sc”
date - d. M. D. : "m/dcc/clxx/xv"
inscription - at the top “ernest renan”
inscription - top left: "history/origins of christianity"
inscription - at the bottom: "born in treguier cotes du nord on february 27 mdcccxxvii"
inscription - on the reverse of the frame: "framed by daniel langlios-berthelot in 1967"
iconographic description:
portrait of ernest renan, in profile, the bronze medallion is set in a light wood frame
historical commentary:
another portrait in medal is kept in the library of the institut de france
themes / subjects / places represented:
portrait
person / character depicted:
renan, ernest
mode of acquisition: legacy
name of donor, testator, seller: siohan, corrie and robert
date of acquisition: 1991
institution: museum of romantic life
inventory number: csrs12
exposed:
museum of romantic life - pavilion, 1st floor, room 8. Date: En 1885.
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