Physical Qualities
Crayon lithograph with scraping, Image: 244 x 202 mm. (9 5/8 x 7 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
The George A. Lucas Collection, purchased with funds from the State of Maryland, Laurence and Stella Bendann Fund, and contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations throughout the Baltimore community
Object Number
1996.48.3853
Published in the journal "Le Charivari" on October 6, 1842.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchase, 1996; The Maryland Institute College of Art,
through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris
through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris
Inscribed: Signed in stone: lower left "h.D" Inscribed in stone: upper center "HISTOIRE ANCIENNE."; lower left "Chez Bauger R. du Croissant 16."; lower center "LE PASSAGE D'ANNIBAL. / Dans ces monts sourcilleux dont la neige aigrette / Semble un front chenu de géant, / Pour se faire un chemin, Annibal triomphant / Mil les Alpes en vinaigrette. / Les Occidentales de Mr. Quinet."; lower right "Imp. d'Aubert & Cie."
Markings: Collector's stamp: verso "M.I. / LUCAS / COLLECTION" (Lugt 1695c)
