Programme de la représentation du 3 février 1878, salle Ventadour

1878

Vicomte Ludovic Lepic

Associated Names
Vicomte Ludovic Lepic

Artist, French, 1839 - 1889

Alfred Cadart

Printer, French, 1828 - 1875

This is a drawing of a theatrical poster or invitation with ornate illustrations. The central content of the image is a piece of paper or poster bearing text announcing a performance or event, surrounded by intricate illustrations. The drawing is likely created using etching or engraving techniques, as shown by the fine lines and detailed rendering of the figures and decorative elements. On either side of the central text, there are two figures dressed in historical clothing, one male and one female. In the background, there is a detailed scene depicting an outdoor gathering or market with several figures, along with buildings and trees. Large leaves or branches extend over the bottom of the image. The style suggests a historical or classical theme, rich in detail and intricacy.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on gold silk satin

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 35.9 × 31.2 cm (14 1/8 × 12 5/16 in.)
    sheet: 48 × 40 cm (18 7/8 × 15 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2017.9.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Beraldi undesc.


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(A&D Martinez, Paris); purchased 2017 by NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1885

  • Beraldi, Henri. Les graveurs du XIXe siecle, guide de l'amateur d'estampes modernes. 12 vols. Paris, 1885-1892: Henri. Les graveurs du XIXe siecle, guide de l'amateur d'estampes modernes. 12 vols. Paris: Librairie L. Conquet, 1885-1892: undesc

1930

  • IFF (1800): no. 116 CHECK

Inscriptions

on tablet in image: Représentation / Au / Profit / des / Ambulances d'Orient / SALLE VENTADOUR Paris Dimanche 3 Février 1878 / Ouverture Jacques Offenbach... / ... Guiez; lower left in image: Lepic

Wikidata ID

Q77258807

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