Le grand crapaud
Description
Au centre, représentation réaliste d'un crapaud assis. Tout autour des schémas montrant en transparence la position de l'acteur de face et de profil
Subject depicted
Dessins préparatoires pour la pièce de Chantecler
About this work
The artwork titled "Le grand crapaud", 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
"Le grand crapaud" is preserved at musée Edmond Rostand, 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
De Edel Alfredo (1856-1912), Le grand crapaud est conservée au musée Edmond Rostand dans le domaine costume - accessoires du costume, beaux-arts, dessin, vie sociale - culturelle, spectacle - fête, sciences naturelles. La réalisation fait appel à papier (aquarelle gouache), carton (collé). Cette pièce mesure L. 54 cm ; l. 36 cm. On y reconnaît : Dessins préparatoires pour la pièce de Chantecler. L'oeuvre appartient à la 1er quart 20e siècle. Précisions sur cette oeuvre : Alfrédo Edel, aussi écrit Eidel; ?,1856, ?, 1912.
Creation context
Le grand crapaud 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 « Le grand crapaud » 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.
This artwork is attributed to Edel Alfredo (1856-1912) 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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