François Chabas et le Sphinx
Description
Oil on canvas
Subject depicted
portrait charge (Chabas, François, grimace, satirique, moquerie, irrespect, sphinx),scène (Egypte, pyramide, temple, écriture, Rosette Eg, ruines, os)
About this work
The artwork titled "François Chabas et le Sphinx", attributed to Chevrier Jules (1816-1883), is preserved at musée Vivant Denon. 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: beaux-arts, peinture. It was created using the following materials and techniques: toile (peinture à l'huile). Its period of creation is identified as: 3rd quarter 19th Century.
The Conserving Museum
"François Chabas et le Sphinx" is preserved at musée Vivant Denon, 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
François Chabas et le Sphinx (Chevrier Jules (1816-1883)) est une oeuvre des collections du musée Vivant Denon relevant de beaux-arts, peinture. La réalisation fait appel à toile (peinture à l'huile). Elle mesure H. 56 cm, L. 46 cm (dimensions du chassis). Elle figure : portrait charge (Chabas, François, grimace, satirique, moquerie, irrespect, sphinx),scène (Egypte, pyramide, temple, écriture, Rosette Eg, ruines, os). L'oeuvre date de la 3e quart 19e siècle. Concernant cette pièce : Chevrier : Chalon-sur-Saône, 4 janvier 1816 ; Farges-les-Chalon, 15 janvier 1883.
Creation context
C'est sous l'influence de la 3e quart 19e siècle que Chevrier Jules (1816-1883) donne vie à François Chabas et le Sphinx. Aujourd'hui parmi les pièces les plus visitées du musée Vivant Denon, cette œuvre rappelle un chapitre fondamental de l'histoire artistique, celui d'une époque où la création se réinvente en permanence.
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The work « François Chabas et le Sphinx » is held at musée Vivant Denon, 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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