La supplicié (The Executed)

1895

Henri-Charles Guérard

Associated Names
Henri-Charles Guérard
Artist, French, 1846 - 1897
The image shows the head and part of the shoulders of a person lying flat. The face is in a three-quarter view with distinct features and dark, short hair against a light scalp. The person is wrapped in cloth or a sheet around the neck and upper shoulders. There are no objects or jewelry. The background is plain with a solid brownish tone and a faint vertical line on the left side. The color scheme is monochromatic with varying brown shades for depth and contrast.

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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

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The image depicts a young girl shown from the waist up. She is seated sideways with her arms resting on an unseen surface. Her head is tilted towards her left shoulder, while her gaze is directed towards the viewer. She has delicate facial features, wide eyes, soft cheeks, and dark, curly hair partially covered by a floppy hat. The girl wears a long-sleeved garment with a soft, flowing texture. The background is plain with vertical lines. The style of the image suggests it is a sketch or charcoal drawing with a focus on soft tones and shading.

Petite fille (Young Girl)

Jacques-Emile Blanche
1895
The image depicts a young child, seated with their upper body visible. The child has soft, curly hair under a large, round hat with subtle decorations. Their facial expression is calm, with soft eyes looking to the left. The child wears a flowing garment with long sleeves and a high, pleated collar. Their arms rest on the surface in front of them. The background shows an indoor setting with a softly textured wall and draped fabric.

Petite fille (Young Girl)

Jacques-Emile Blanche
1895

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Virginia and Ira Jackson, Houston; gift to NGA, 1996.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

stamped upper right verso in black: 012

Wikidata ID

Q75409398

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