Eugène Delacroix and François le Villain
Mephistopheles in Auerbach’s Tavern
1828
Scroll
Physical Qualities
Crayon lithograph with scraping, Sheet: 312 x 246 mm. (12 5/16 x 9 11/16 in.)
Image: 273 x 224 mm. (10 3/4 x 8 13/16 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
1996.48.4929
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: Inscribed in stone: lower left "Delacroix invt. et Lithog."; lower center "-Au feu, à l'aide, l'enfer s'allume. / ...-Sorcellerier! jettez vous sur lui...son affaire ne sera pas longue."; lower right "Lith. de Villain"
Markings: Collector's stamp: verso "M.I. / LUCAS / COLLECTION" (Lugt 1695c)
