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Prison fin de siècle--souvenirs de Pélagie
Author: Ernest Gegout (French, 19th century)
Author: Charles Malato (French, born in 1857)
Illustrated by: Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen (French (born in Switzerland), 1859–1923)
Engraved by: Charles Gillot (French, 1853–1903)
Publisher: Georges Charpentier (French, 1846–1905)
Publisher: Eugène Fasquelle (French, 19th century)
Author: Charles Malato (French, born in 1857)
Illustrated by: Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen (French (born in Switzerland), 1859–1923)
Engraved by: Charles Gillot (French, 1853–1903)
Publisher: Georges Charpentier (French, 1846–1905)
Publisher: Eugène Fasquelle (French, 19th century)
1891
Place of Publication: Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with numerous photomechanical relief prints (wrappers in color)
Dimensions
Overall: 18.8 x 12.8 x 2.5 cm (7 3/8 x 5 1/16 x 1 in.)
Credit Line
William A. Sargent Collection—Bequest of William A. Sargent
Accession Number37.1854
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
Paris: G. Charpentier et E. Fasquelle, 1891
Description(Paris: G. Charpentier et E. Fasquelle, 1891) Octavo; [4 ff.] 352 pp.; original publisher's pictorial wrappers (cream-colored phase box).
Literary illustrations centered on prison life. Sainte-Pélagie was a prison in Paris from 1790 to 1895. Gillot facilitated the production of the photomechanical illustrations.
Literary illustrations centered on prison life. Sainte-Pélagie was a prison in Paris from 1790 to 1895. Gillot facilitated the production of the photomechanical illustrations.
ProvenanceWilliam A. Sargent, Boston (1858-1936), by whom bequeathed to MFA, November 17, 1937.