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Projet pour une sculpture dans une architecture
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Projet pour une sculpture dans une architecture

Chapu Henri (1833-1891) — born 1833 ; died 1891 — 2nd half 19th Century

School : France

Description

Album Chapu Henri -25-, folio 10, dessiné au recto ; Carnet de croquis relié en toile beige, offrant de nombreuses études de groupes sculptés. H. 0,155 ; L. 0,100

About this work

The artwork titled "Projet pour une sculpture dans une architecture", attributed to Chapu Henri (1833-1891), is preserved at musée du Louvre. 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: dessin. It was created using the following materials and techniques: encre brune, plume. Its period of creation is identified as: 2nd half 19th Century.

The Conserving Museum

musée du Louvre 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

Le musée du Louvre conserve Projet pour une sculpture dans une architecture, oeuvre de Chapu Henri (1833-1891). Elle est réalisée avec la technique suivante : encre brune, plume. Cette pièce mesure H. en m 0,146 ; L. en m 0,094. La création de cette oeuvre remonte à la 2e moitié 19e siècle. Informations complémentaires : né en 1833 ; mort en 1891.

Creation context

La 2e moitié 19e siècle offre à Chapu Henri (1833-1891) le terreau fertile pour concevoir Projet pour une sculpture dans une architecture. Cette œuvre, désormais joyau du musée du Louvre, est le fruit d'un dialogue constant entre l'artiste et les idées de son siècle. Le contexte de création confère à la pièce une dimension historique qui enrichit considérablement sa lecture.

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Everything you need to know

The work « Projet pour une sculpture dans une architecture » is held at musée du Louvre, 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.

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