Canard pilet
Description
Spécimen fixé sur un socle en bois de forme octogonale peint en blanc ; Espèce présente en Amérique du Nord, Amérique centrale, Europe, pays scandinaves, Russie, Sibérie, Asie centrale, extrême nord et centre de l'Afrique, Inde, Iran, Balkans, Bangladesh, Laos
About this work
The artwork titled "Canard pilet", attributed to Mercier-Génétoux Jean (1797-1866), is preserved at musée ornithologique. This piece is listed in the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture, which catalogues the works held in French museums.
Technique and Materials
This work belongs to the field: faune, sciences naturelles. It was created using the following materials and techniques: plume, peau, bois. Its period of creation is identified as: 19th Century.
The Conserving Museum
musée ornithologique preserves this work in its collections. As a « Musée de France » labeled museum, the institution is committed to preserving and showcasing the pieces entrusted to it.
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
Le musée ornithologique conserve Canard pilet, oeuvre de Mercier-Génétoux Jean (1797-1866). La technique employée est : plume, peau, bois. Cette pièce mesure Longueur en cm 37 ; Largeur en cm 15,5 ; Hauteur en cm 34,5. L'oeuvre appartient à la 19e siècle. À propos de cette pièce : Mercier-Génétoux Jean : Ornithologue ayant vécu de 1797 à 1866 en Brenne.
Creation context
Quand Mercier-Génétoux Jean (1797-1866) entreprend la réalisation de Canard pilet, la 19e siècle bat son plein et redéfinit les codes de la création. Cette œuvre, aujourd'hui au musée ornithologique, porte la marque indélébile de son époque, témoignant des tensions créatrices et des aspirations qui animent alors les milieux artistiques.
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The work « Canard pilet » is held at musée ornithologique, an institution labeled as a « Musée de France ». This label guarantees the quality of collection preservation and accessibility to the public.
This artwork is attributed to Mercier-Génétoux Jean (1797-1866) according to the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture. Check the artist's profile on DellArte to discover their background, other works, and museums that house their creations.
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