Eugène LAMI (1800-1890) - Lot 179

Eugène LAMI (1800-1890) Interior of the Church of Saint Denis, 1842 Watercolor and graphite Signed E. LAMI lower right 13 x 19 cm This watercolor was engraved by Wallis as an illustration for Jules Janin's Eté à Paris, published by Curmer in 1843. Bibliography: - Paul-André Lemoisne, Collection de la société de l'histoire de l'art français, L'œuvre d'Eugène Lami (1800-1890), essai d'un catalog raisonné, Paris H. Champion, 1914 p.156 no.653 - Jules Janin, l'Eté à Paris, published by Curmer in issues from July 22, 1843 to December 2, 1843, reproduced on p. 47 Chapter III Black Paris and White Paris Provenance: -David-Weill Collection, then by descent We would like to thank Mr. Louis Barrand for his help in drafting this notice. This drawing will be included in the catalog raisonné currently in preparation.