Casse-noix
Description
Spécimen fixé sur un socle en bois avec assise peint en blanc ; Sud des pays scandinaves, Europe de l'Est, Balkans, Russie, Sibérie, Asie centrale, est de l'Asie, Japon
About this work
The artwork titled "Casse-noix", attributed to Mercier-Génétoux Jean (1797-1866), is preserved at musée ornithologique. 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: faune, sciences naturelles. It was created using the following materials and techniques: plume, peau, taxidermie, bois. Its period of creation is identified as: 19th Century.
The Conserving Museum
"Casse-noix" is preserved at musée ornithologique, 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
Casse-noix est une oeuvre de faune, sciences naturelles par Mercier-Génétoux Jean (1797-1866), visible au musée ornithologique. Mercier-Génétoux Jean (1797-1866) a utilisé ici plume, peau, taxidermie, bois. Mesures : Longueur en cm 21,5 ; Largeur en cm 13 ; Hauteur en cm 25,5. Sa période de création est la 19e siècle. Concernant cette pièce : Ornithologue ayant vécu de 1797 à 1866 en Brenne.
Creation context
La création de Casse-noix s'inscrit dans un moment charnière de la 19e siècle. Mercier-Génétoux Jean (1797-1866) y répond aux interrogations de son temps avec une acuité remarquable, produisant une œuvre dont le musée ornithologique assure aujourd'hui la conservation et la diffusion auprès du public. Le contexte de création enrichit la compréhension de cette pièce majeure.
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The work « Casse-noix » 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.
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