The Mandolin Player (Mandoliniste)

1893

Henri-Patrice Dillon

Associated Names
Henri-Patrice Dillon

Artist, French, 1851 - 1909

This is a drawing of a dimly lit scene with several figures. In the foreground, there is an arrangement of individuals gathered around a table. The scene is shrouded in darkness with light illuminating certain faces and hands, creating a dramatic contrast. There appears to be a violin player in the center. The drawing's texture is rich, enhancing the moody and atmospheric setting. Below the main scene, there is a small illustration of a lively, dancing figure wearing a costume. The style of this drawing suggests a focus on capturing dramatic expressions and mood through light and shadow.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph on buff chine collé

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection

  • Dimensions

    image: 13.9 x 30.6 cm (5 1/2 x 12 1/16 in.)
    overall: 39.9 x 59.2 cm (15 11/16 x 23 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2004.162.24

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Boyer and Cate 1991, no. 20

  • Series Title

    L'Estampe originale, Album III

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Ira and Virginia Jackson Collection, Houston; gift to NGA, 2005.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1991

  • Boyer, Patricia Eckert, and Phillip Dennis Cate. L'Estampe originale: Artistic Printmaking in France 1893 - 1895. Zwolle, 1991.

Inscriptions

lower right: H.P. Dillon

Markings

blindstamp of L'Estampe originale

Wikidata ID

Q76342302

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