Canards
Description
a. En bas, représentation réaliste d'un canard col vert. Au-dessus, un shéma montre en transparence l'acteur dans l'animal, le système de fixation aux épaules et maniement de la tête à l'aide d'une chaînette. Troisième schéma de la tête en haut à droite.
Subject depicted
Dessins préparatoires pour la pièce de Chantecler
About this work
The artwork titled "Canards", attributed to Edel Alfredo (1856-1912), is preserved at musée Edmond Rostand. 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: costume - accessoires du costume, beaux-arts, dessin, vie sociale - culturelle, spectacle - fête, sciences naturelles. It was created using the following materials and techniques: papier (aquarelle gouache), carton (collé). Its period of creation is identified as: 1st quarter 20th Century.
The Conserving Museum
musée Edmond Rostand 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
Canards (Edel Alfredo (1856-1912)) est une oeuvre des collections du musée Edmond Rostand relevant de costume - accessoires du costume, beaux-arts, dessin, vie sociale - culturelle, spectacle - fête, sciences naturelles. Edel Alfredo (1856-1912) a utilisé ici papier (aquarelle gouache), carton (collé). Cette pièce mesure L. 54 cm ; l. 36 cm. Cette pièce a pour sujet : Dessins préparatoires pour la pièce de Chantecler. La création de cette oeuvre remonte à la 1er quart 20e siècle. Précisions sur cette oeuvre : Alfrédo Edel, aussi écrit Eidel; ?,1856, ?, 1912.
Creation context
Canards est le produit de la rencontre entre le talent de Edel Alfredo (1856-1912) et les aspirations de la 1er quart 20e siècle. Abritée au musée Edmond Rostand, cette œuvre cristallise les questionnements artistiques propres à une époque qui voit naître de nouvelles formes d'expression et de nouveaux rapports à la création.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know
The work « Canards » is held at musée Edmond Rostand, 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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