Le baptême d'Achille

Le baptême d'Achille

Item Information

Title:
Le baptême d'Achille
Title (translated):
The baptism of Achilles
Artist:
Daumier, Honoré, 1808-1879
Name on Item:
H. D.
Date:
August 28, 1842
Format:
Prints
Genre:
Lithographs
Periodical illustrations
Caricatures
Location:
Boston Public Library
Arts Department
Collection (local):
Honoré Daumier (1808-1879). Lithographs, Woodcuts, and Other Prints
Series:
Histoire Ancienne
Extent:
1 print : hand-colored lithograph ; sheet 36 x 27 cm
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Language:
French
Notes:
Title from catalogue raisonné.
Translated title from “The Daumier Register” (http://www.daumier-register.org).
L. Delteil: L.D. 946
Series: Histoire Ancienne (no. 22)
Additional information accompanying item: Published in the Charivari (28 August 1842).
Additional information on item: As one tempers a weapon of war, Thetis wishing to make a hero of her urchin, tempered him in the Styx as soon as he saw the light. This proves that a bath is good for every purpose. Concerning the Power of Baths. Poem by Mr. Vigier.
Notes (acquisition):
Maroni Collection, January 1948
Notes (date):
Date from catalogue raisonné.
Notes (citation):
Delteil, Loys. "Le peintre-graveur illustré : (xix et xx siècles)." Honoré Daumier, vol. 22. Chez l'auteur, 1926, Paris.
Notes (object):
Third state.
Identifier:
17_07_001074
Barcode:
36666003253115