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Projet pour la Cantate (Titre attribué)
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Projet pour la Cantate (Titre attribué)

Chapu Henri (1833-1891) — Chapu Henri Michel Antoine : Le Mée-sur-Seine, 1833 ; Paris, 1891 ; nationalité : française — 3rd quarter 19th Century

School : France

Description

Dessin au graphite et au crayon estompé sur du papier vergé collé par les 4 coins sur du papier vergé de couleur bleue.

Subject depicted

figure (femme, en pied, lecture, draperie)

About this work

The artwork titled "Projet pour la Cantate (Titre attribué)", attributed to Chapu Henri (1833-1891), is preserved at musée de Melun. 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, dessin. It was created using the following materials and techniques: papier vergé, graphite, crayon noir, estompe, papier vergé, papier (bleu). Its period of creation is identified as: 3rd quarter 19th Century.

The Conserving Museum

musée de Melun 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

Projet pour la Cantate (Titre attribué) est une oeuvre de Chapu Henri (1833-1891), conservée au musée de Melun. Chapu Henri (1833-1891) a utilisé ici papier vergé, graphite, crayon noir, estompe, papier vergé, papier (bleu). Cette pièce mesure Hauteur du dessin ou de l'estampe 46.7 ; Largeur du dessin ou de l'estampe 31. Cette pièce a pour sujet : figure (femme, en pied, lecture, draperie). Cette réalisation date de la 3e quart 19e siècle. À propos de cette pièce : Chapu Henri Michel Antoine : Le Mée-sur-Seine, 1833 ; Paris, 1891 ; nationalité : française.

Creation context

Projet pour la Cantate (Titre attribué) émerge du bouillonnement de la 3e quart 19e siècle, époque où Chapu Henri (1833-1891) atteint la pleine maturité de son art. Visible au musée de Melun, cette œuvre illustre à quel point le contexte historique nourrit et façonne la création artistique, lui conférant une profondeur qui va bien au-delà de la seule dimension esthétique.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know

The work « Projet pour la Cantate (Titre attribué) » is held at musée de Melun, 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 Chapu Henri (1833-1891) 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.

Data comes from the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture (data.culture.gouv.fr), distributed under Open License v2.0 (Etalab). The records are provided by the museums and validated by the French Museum Service.

The work is part of the collections of a « Musée de France »-labelled museum. Contact the hosting museum to verify if the work is currently on display or held in reserve. Opening hours and admission fees are available on the museum's official website.

Image usage rights depend on the work, the artist, and the museum. If the author died more than 70 years ago, the work is in the public domain in France. Text data (title, technique, dimensions) are under Open License and freely reusable.

The work's record contains information from the Joconde database: title, author, technique and materials used, dimensions, creation period, artistic domain, inventory number, hosting museum, and when available, a digital image.

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