Study for 'Les cinq peintres' (The Five Painters)

1902-1903

Félix Vallotton

Associated Names
Félix Vallotton

Artist, Swiss, 1865 - 1925

The image features five figures depicted from the knees up in a group setting. The central figure is a seated man with a long beard and tousled hair, surrounded by four other individuals. One man is standing and facing him, while another is reaching out his arm. A third figure is seated to the left of the central man, and a fourth stands behind the group. The sketch lacks detailed facial features, and the clothing is simple without intricate patterns. The background is plain, and the sketch is enclosed in a loose rectangular border.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on board

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Anonymous

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 32.1 × 24.6 cm (12 5/8 × 9 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2020.164.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Estate of the artist; to Private Collection; gift to NGA, 2020

Associated Names

Markings

MBM D'Arches chop, lower right margin, upside down.


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