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Et le chercheur était à la recherche infinie: P.201-1951(VI)

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Titles

Et le chercheur était à la recherche infinie
Translated as: And the searcher was engaged in an infinite search
La Nuit

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Redon, Odilon

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1949-10) by Dodgson, Campbell

Dating

19th Century
Production date: AD 1886

Note

Plate 6 of 6

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Image Height 276 mm Width 181 mm

Techniques used in production

Lithography

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: PL. VI
  • Location: Upper left margin
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Inscription
  • Text: Imp Lemercier & Cie Paris
  • Location: Lower left margin
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Inscription
  • Text: et le chercheur était à la RECHERCHE INFINIE
  • Location: Lower left margin
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Caption
  • Text: ODILON REDON
  • Location: Upper left image
  • Method of creation: Printed & graphite
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.201-1951(VI)
Primary reference Number: 161029
Mellerio: 67

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Sunday 7 August 2011

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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