Saint Augustin et Sainte Monique
School : France
Description
Oil on canvas
Subject depicted
scène (saint Augustin d'Hippone, sainte Monique de Thagaste)
About this work
The artwork titled "Saint Augustin et Sainte Monique", attributed to Scheffer Ary (1795-1858), is preserved at musée de la vie romantique. 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: beaux-arts, peinture. It was created using the following materials and techniques: peinture à l'huile, toile. Its period of creation is identified as: 19th Century.
The Conserving Museum
"Saint Augustin et Sainte Monique" is preserved at musée de la vie romantique, 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
Au musée de la vie romantique, on trouve Saint Augustin et Sainte Monique, oeuvre de Scheffer Ary (1795-1858). Scheffer Ary (1795-1858) a utilisé ici peinture à l'huile, toile. Dimensions : H. 165 ; L. 132. L'oeuvre dépeint : scène (saint Augustin d'Hippone, sainte Monique de Thagaste). La création de cette oeuvre remonte à la 19e siècle. Concernant cette pièce : Dordrecht, 1795 ; Argenteuil, 1858.
Creation context
La genèse de Saint Augustin et Sainte Monique par Scheffer Ary (1795-1858) est indissociable de l'atmosphère culturelle de la 19e siècle, moment de grands changements dans l'histoire de l'art. Conservée au musée de la vie romantique, cette œuvre renferme les échos d'un monde en pleine transformation, où les artistes cherchent de nouvelles manières de représenter la réalité.
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Everything you need to know
The work « Saint Augustin et Sainte Monique » is held at musée de la vie romantique, 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 Scheffer Ary (1795-1858) 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.
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