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Annotations et traits
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Annotations et traits

MEISSONIER Charles — born 1848 ; died 1917 — 2nd half 19th Century;1st quarter 20th Century

School : France

Description

Album Meissonier Ernest, folio 2, rapporté au verso ; Album recouvert de cuir fauve, marqué du monogramme de l'artiste en lettres d'or, comportant 43 folios. H. 0, 432 / L. 0, 325

About this work

The artwork titled "Annotations et traits", attributed to MEISSONIER Charles, is preserved at musée du Louvre. Referenced in the Joconde database, this work contributes to the national artistic heritage preserved in labeled museums.

Technique and Materials

This work belongs to the field: dessin. It was created using the following materials and techniques: plume, encre brune. Its period of creation is identified as: 2nd half 19th Century;1st quarter 20th Century.

The Conserving Museum

"Annotations et traits" is preserved at musée du Louvre, an institution bearing the « Musée de France » label. This label ensures that the collections are managed rigorously in terms of conservation, inventory, and public accessibility.

Data sources

The information about this work comes from the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture, published on data.culture.gouv.fr under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab).

About this artwork

Annotations et traits de MEISSONIER Charles figure dans les collections du musée du Louvre. L'oeuvre a été exécutée en plume, encre brune. Elle mesure H. en m 0,200 ; L. en m 0,187. L'oeuvre date de la 2e moitié 19e siècle;1er quart 20e siècle. Informations complémentaires : né en 1848 ; mort en 1917.

Creation context

MEISSONIER Charles crée Annotations et traits à une époque où la 2e moitié 19e siècle;1er quart 20e siècle transforme en profondeur le paysage artistique. Le musée du Louvre, qui abrite cette œuvre, offre au visiteur la possibilité de mesurer l'influence du contexte historique et culturel sur la démarche de l'artiste. Les circonstances de la création éclairent le sens et la portée de cette pièce remarquable.

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The work « Annotations et traits » is held at musée du Louvre, an institution labeled as a « Musée de France ». This label guarantees the quality of collection preservation and accessibility to the public.

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