The Spy (L'Espionne)

1915-1917

Andre Devambez

Associated Names
André Devambez

Artist, French, 1867 - 1944

The image shows three individuals sitting around a table. The person on the right is a woman leaning slightly forward with her hand resting on the table. She has clear facial features and is wearing a patterned top. In front of her is a glass. The two individuals on the left are wearing military helmets, which partially obscure their facial features. The person in the center is gesturing with one hand. There is a bottle and a candle on the table. The background shows the word "AVIS," suggesting it may be an indoor setting. The scene is captured in a monochromatic style, emphasizing shadows and outlines of the figures.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching with aquatint on buff wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 17.78 × 23.81 cm (7 × 9 3/8 in.)
    sheet: 36.83 × 48.1 cm (14 1/2 × 18 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2019.65.1.3

  • Portfolio Title

    Douze eaux-fortes [La Guerre 1914-18] (Twelve Etchings [World War I])

Associated Artworks

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The image shows an aerial view of marching soldiers stretching into the distance. A village with a church and rooftops is visible on the horizon. The artwork features intricate linework and expressive brushstrokes capturing the movement of the soldiers. The color scheme is monochromatic with black and white tones, emphasizing detail and creating a striking visual impact. The soldiers are shown marching along a path, diminishing in size towards the horizon. The landscape includes a winding path with groups of soldiers moving through it.

Cover for Douze eaux-fortes [La Guerre 1914-18] (Twelve Etchings [World War I])

André Devambez

1915

The image shows linear shapes with fabric ties on a textured, beige surface. The ties are laid out with irregular spacing, creating a geometric pattern.

Douze eaux-fortes [La Guerre 1914-18] (Twelve Etchings [World War I])

André Devambez

1915

The image depicts a view from an elevated position overlooking a rugged shoreline with rocky formations. The horizon line is faint, positioned near the top third of the image, where the ocean meets the darkened sky. Details are indistinct due to the monochromatic color palette. The work features broad, textured brushstrokes with diffused, shadowy tones. The area closest to us is filled with intricate rocky textures in varying shades of black and dark gray. In the distance, the sea extends towards the horizon with subtle shading. The overall color palette is monochrome, dominated by blacks, grays, and deep browns.

Cold (Le Froid)

André Devambez

1915

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Private collection, France; (Eric Gillis Fine Art, Brussels); purchased 2019 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: 26/150; lower right in graphite: André Devambez; lower right in plate: l'Espionne / André / Devambez

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