Etude

1895

Théo van Rysselberghe

Associated Names
Théo van Rysselberghe

Artist, Belgian, 1862 - 1926

The image is an artistic sketch of a person's head and upper shoulders. The person's head is turned slightly to the side, with their gaze directed forward. The facial features are soft and thoughtful, with prominent cheekbones and a subtle expression. The hair is full and flowing, with wavy strands cascading around the head and down to the base of the neck. It is rendered in deep, textured lines that suggest rich volume. The person appears unclothed, as no clothing details are depicted around the shoulders or neck area. The background of the image is a plain, light surface which contrasts with the darker pencil or charcoal sketch. There is no visible jewelry or objects being held by the figure.

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The image is a pencil sketch of a nude figure seated in a reclined position, with a smaller sketch of another figure in motion within a rectangular frame at the bottom of the page.

Etude

Pierre Puvis de Chavannes

1895

L'Epreuve (album 9-10, deluxe edition)

Maurice Dumont

1895

The image shows a sketch of a nude figure seated, with one arm raised and bent at the elbow, the other resting on their side. The person's facial features are subtly depicted, along with a simple outline of short, wavy hair. Beside the figure is a small, rough drawing of a person in a flowing dress with extended arms, set against an abstract background. The sketch is on a plain canvas with no background elements visible.

Etude

Pierre Puvis de Chavannes

1895


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

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Wikidata ID

Q75410376

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