The Broken Violin

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The broken violin.

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Artist

Name:
Gernier

Illustration

Subject:
Narratives
Technique:
Metal Engraving
Engraver:
Darodes, Louis-Auguste
Format:
Portrait (taller)
Source:
St. Michael's College Library, the Internet Archive

Book

Title:
Œuvres complètes de Béranger, vol. 2
Author:
Béranger, Pierre-Jean de
Publisher:
Paris: Perrotin, 1847
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Description:

Illustration for a song, showing a man sitting dejectedly on a bench in a poor house. His dog snuggles up to him to bring him comfort as a broken violin lies on floor. Additional motifs related to verses of the song can be seen above and below the main illustration.

The original title of the song reads: Le violon brisé.

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