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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
The Story Of Jean-Jean: Jean-Jean Sees Action For The First Time
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

The Story Of Jean-Jean: Jean-Jean Sees Action For The First Time

Artist Auguste Raffet (French, 1804-1860)
Publisher Villian
CultureFrench
Date1828
MediumLithograph
DimensionsOverall: 6 x 8 3/8 in. (15.2 x 21.3 cm)
Overall, Mat: 14 x 19 in. (35.6 x 48.3 cm)
InscribedSigned lower right: "Raffet". Lower right: "Chez Frerot Nve des petits Champs, No. 53"
Portfolio(Jean-Jean Voit Le Feu Pour La Premire Fois/#14 Of Histoire De Jean-Jean Depuis Son Depart Jusqu'A Son Retour Dans Ses Foyers)
Credit LineGift of Captain Shirley Falcke
Object number55.49.14
Not on view
DescriptionSoldiers at battle. Jean-Jean, the foremost figure, is seen with his eyes bulging as he looks down at dead bodies.
Exhibition History"France Delineated: French Works on Paper, 1650 to 1920", The Chrysler Museum, Norfolk, VA, July 13 - September 19, 1993.