Masque

1895

Henri-Charles Guérard

Associated Names
Henri-Charles Guérard

Artist, French, 1846 - 1897

The image shows the head of a person with exaggerated facial features on a beige background. The person has furrowed brows, a broad nose, a downturned mouth, and sparse reddish-brown hair with more volume on the sides. The facial expression is intense and fierce, highlighted by sharp lines and shading. The surroundings consist only of the plain beige background, emphasizing the striking features of the face without any additional context or objects. No jewelry or accessories are present, keeping the focus solely on the distinct facial expression.

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The image shows a landscape with a low horizon and a line of trees close to it. The brushstrokes are delicate, creating a sketch-like appearance. A person and a dog are visible in the foreground, with trees extending from the right side. The color palette consists of soft greys and sepia tones.

Matinée d'automne (Le petit chasseur)

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

1895

This is a photograph of a cover page titled “l’Epreuve” and "Album d’Art". The cover features a plain, aged paper background with slightly uneven edges. The text “l’Epreuve” is in the upper right corner, followed by "Album d’Art" in a smaller font below it on the aged page. The paper has a yellowed, slightly textured appearance, conveying age and history. The design is minimalist, drawing attention to the text without additional imagery or decoration.

L'Épreuve (album 7, deluxe edition)

Maurice Dumont

1895

The image depicts a landscape with an eye-level perspective. The horizon is positioned in the upper half of the image, showing trees and distant elements. The technique appears to be a form of etching or lithography, with textured brushstrokes creating a soft effect. In the foreground, a figure and a dog walk along a path, accompanied by elongated shadows. Vertical trees line the right side, extending into the distance. The palette is monochromatic with various shades of grey, creating a somber atmosphere. The background shows a slightly lighter sky for contrast with the darker elements below.

Matinée d'automne (Le petit chasseur)

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

1895


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

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Wikidata ID

Q75409723

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