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Box: M.12 & A-1980

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Papier-mâché, lacquered; on the lid an applied print of a memorial and trophies of war, on the interior an applied print of an erotic scene

Papier-mâché and lacquer; circular with slightly concave sides and an almost flat pull-off lid. The base, sides and interior are lacquered black. The top and interior of the lid have applied prints varnished brown. The print on the top depicts a military memorial and trophies of war. The memorial is inscribed 'La Garde Imperiale meurt et ne serend pas'; alongside it are two other memorials inscribed with a list of the countries where the Imperial Guard had fought. At the base is the inscription 'Hommage au Courage / malheureux'. The print in the interior depicts an erotic scene and inscription ' Dans les cieux, sous l'eau, sur la terre / tout annonce que ton fout'.

Legal notes

Given by J.R.V. Smyth, Esq.

Place(s) associated

  • Birmingham ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1980-06-02) by Smyth, J. R. V.

Dating

19th Century, Early#
Production date: circa AD 1815

Components of the work

Print composed of paper
Surface composed of lacquer
Box composed of papier-mâché
Surface Of Print composed of varnish
Box And Lid Diameter 9.0 cm Height 2.2 cm

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: La Garde Imperiale meurt et ne serend pas
  • Location: On the lid
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Inscription
  • Text: Hommage au Courage / malheureux
  • Location: On the lid
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Inscription
  • Text: Dans les cieux, sous l'eau, sur la terre / tout annonce que ton fout
  • Location: Inside the lid
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.12 & A-1980
Primary reference Number: 150729
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 13 November 2012 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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