La Mariée

1934

Jacques Villon after Marcel Duchamp

Associated Names
Jacques Villon

Artist, French, 1875 - 1963

Marcel Duchamp

Artist After, American, born France, 1887 - 1968

The image displays intersecting lines and curvilinear shapes in an abstract composition. The forms suggest mechanical parts or a deconstructed vase with flowing elements. The artwork incorporates tones of brown, yellow, and muted pinks to evoke gears and funnels. The abstract nature of the piece invites multiple interpretations related to machinery or musical instruments from a cubist perspective.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color aquatint and etching on paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William C. Seitz and Irma S. Seitz

  • Dimensions

    plate: 52 x 33 cm (20 1/2 x 13 in.)
    sheet: 55.6 x 50 cm (21 7/8 x 19 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2004.30.19

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Ginestet/Pouillon 1979, no. E672

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

William C. and Irma S. Seitz; gift to NGA, 2004.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1979

  • Ginestet, Colette de and Catherine Pouillon. Jacques Villon: les estampes et les illustrations: catalogue raisonne. Paris: Arts et Metiers Graphiques, 1979.

Inscriptions

across lower edge in graphite: Jacques Villon Marcel Ducamp; lober right in graphite: La Mariée

Wikidata ID

Q76342764

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