"La laitière de Montfermeil"
Fine Arts
Inventory number
2019.7.1.25.FA.GR.1828.FRAuthors:
François GRENIER de SAINT-MARTIN (French, Paris 1793 - 1867)Charles Étienne Pierre MOTTE (French, Paris 1784 - 1836)
Description
Lithography mounted on cardboard, representing a main character of the novel "La laitière de Montfermeil" (The Milk girl of Montfermeil) written by Charles Paul de KOCK. In the scene the woman holds in her arms a small child sitting at her feet on a small stool. The woman is dressed as a peasant, with a long skirt covered by a white apron that protects her clothes. Her hair is covered by a straw hat.Materials
Engraving on paperGlass
Wood frame
Origin
1828 FranceDimensions
Length : 22 cmHeight : 26 cm