Sagot

1892

Félix Vallotton

Associated Names
Félix Vallotton

Artist, Swiss, 1865 - 1925

This is a painting of a group of individuals standing in front of an art gallery. The artwork depicts a crowd of people with their backs turned, wearing dark coats and hats while standing outside a venue marked by signage that includes the name "Ed. SAGOT" and an address in Paris. The bold contrast of black and white is achieved through woodcut printmaking, creating distinct silhouettes and an emphasis on patterns like the checked overcoat of one figure. The scene suggests a bustling atmosphere, with handwritten elements adding a personal touch to the depiction.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Virginia and Ira Jackson, Houston, (stamp, VIJ in square, Lugt undescribed); gift to NGA, 2006.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1972

  • Vallotton, Maxime and Charles Goerg. Felix Vallotton, catalogue raisonne de l'oeuvre grave et lithographie; catalogue raisonne of the printed graphic work. Geneva: Les Editions de Bonvent, 1972.

Inscriptions

in image, at top left: 18 rue Guénégaud / Paris; in image, at top right: ED. SAGOT.; in image, at bottom left: FV; below image, at centre: Gravure originale sur bois par F. Vallotton; below image, at right, in graphite: to Mrs and Doctor Jackson / this woodcut by Vallotton / for this collection / J C Romand; above image, stamped in purple: ACTUELLEMENT / 39 bis, Rue de Chateaudun, 39 bis

Wikidata ID

Q76339342

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