Author(s):
renan, ary ernest (paris, 28–10–1857 - paris, 04–08–1900), designer
dating in century: 19th century
type(s) of object(s): graphic arts
name(s): drawing
materials and techniques: graphite pencil, tracing paper
dimensions - artwork:
length: 31cm
width: 21. 6cm
description:
full-length figure of a woman walking in a garden
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
annotation - at the bottom of the figure, "april"
iconographic description:
study of a young woman represented in full length, three-quarter back, half-naked. She climbs a staircase into a lush garden. This figure is the subject of various studies kept at the museum of romantic life, the subject could be an allegory of the month of april or spring. Mode of acquisition: purchase at public sale
name of donor, testator, seller: piasa
date of acquisition: 1998
institution: museum of romantic life
inventory number: 98. 8. 1. Date: Unknown.
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