The Bells

1905

Fernand Khnopff

Associated Names
Fernand Khnopff

Artist, Belgian, 1858 - 1921

The image shows a person standing upright. The individual is positioned to the side, facing slightly towards the left. Their facial features are delicate and subtle, with a calm expression. The hair is mostly covered by an elaborate headdress, which has a jester-like shape with two peaks, each adorned with a round ornament. The clothing is long and flowing, with intricate details that suggest a textured fabric, extending to the ground. In the background, there is a minimalistic, light-toned setting with faint lines and shadows, creating an airy, open space that emphasizes the figure. There are no visible pieces of jewelry or objects held by the person.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    drypoint and colored pencil on laid paper [touched proof]

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 20 x 15.2 cm (7 7/8 x 6 in.)
    sheet: 46.5 x 32.4 cm (18 5/16 x 12 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2008.9.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Delevoy 1987, no. 414

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1987

  • Robert Delevoy. Fernand Khnopff. Paris, 1987.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: à / Madame F. Hillms / un souvenir de / Fernand R. Khnopff / 1914

Watermarks

coat of arms with fleur-de-lis

Wikidata ID

Q76438818

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