Gorge-bleue à miroir
Description
Spécimen fixé sur un socle en bois avec assise peint en blanc ; Espèce présente en Eurasie, Amérique du Nord
About this work
The artwork titled "Gorge-bleue à miroir", 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: 2nd quarter 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
Gorge-bleue à miroir (Mercier-Génétoux Jean (1797-1866)) est une oeuvre des collections du musée ornithologique relevant de faune, sciences naturelles. La technique employée est : plume, peau, bois. Ses dimensions sont Longueur en cm 13 ; Largeur en cm 6 ; Hauteur en cm 13. Sa période de création est la 2e quart 19e siècle. Concernant cette pièce : Ornithologue ayant vécu de 1797 à 1866 en Brenne.
Creation context
Quand Mercier-Génétoux Jean (1797-1866) entreprend la réalisation de Gorge-bleue à miroir, la 2e quart 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 « Gorge-bleue à miroir » 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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