Author(s):
monnier, henry bonaventure (paris, 07–06–1799 - paris, 03–01–1877 — 3–6–1877), designer
gérard (engraver), engraver
production date: in 1846
type(s) of object(s): graphic arts, print
name(s): print
dimensions - artwork:
height: 12. 6cm
width: 12. 1cm
dimensions - picture:
height: 4. 5cm
width: 3. 5cm
dimensions - mounting:
height: 40cm
width: 30cm
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
signature - in the image, left: "h monnier"; right: “gérard sc. ”
inscription - in pencil, bottom: "fumé h. Monnier"
iconographic description:
portrait of balzac, seen in profile, hair pulled back. Proof of the vignette illustrating the article "balzac in metz", "le charivari", september 19, 1846. Themes / subjects / places represented:
portrait, caricature - humorous drawing
person / character represented:
balzac, honoré de
mode of acquisition: purchase
date of acquisition: 20–06–1979
institution: maison de balzac
inventory number: bal 304 bis. Date: En 1846.
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