Faubourg des Longues Peines (Impasse)

1929

Georges Rouault

Associated Names
Georges Rouault

Artist, French, 1871 - 1958

This is a drawing of a dark, narrow alley with a figure and animals. The composition is centered around a dimly lit alley, flanked by tall walls. A solitary figure appears to stand in the middle of the alleyway, while a couple more figures or animals seem to be near a doorway on the right side. The scene is suffused with a somber and enigmatic atmosphere, with heavy use of shadow and light to create contrast. The drawing employs thick, bold strokes and a monochrome palette to convey a sense of mystery and tension within this urban space.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph in black

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1944.2.70

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Chapon/Rouault 1978, no. 347

Associated Artworks

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This print depicts two tall buildings against a gray sky. At the bottom of the print, below the buildings, vague shapes of light and dark give the impression of two people near a wagon: one on the left pulling the wagon, and the other on the right pushing it from behind. These people appear to have pale skin and short, dark hair, though other features are hard to distinguish. The wagon appears to be filled with a black bundle. The road behind these people that stretches towards the two buildings is distorted by thick, curved, dark lines. While other shapes are visible, they are impossible to distinguish due to the thick, dark lines that cover the print - they could be other buildings, other people, or long shadows. The color palette is mostly black and dark gray.

Faubourg des Longues Peines (Demenagement)

Georges Rouault

1929

This is a photograph of a title page for an art edition. The image depicts a plain, beige background with handwritten, formal black text in the center. The text reads, "Rouault La Petite Banlieu Edition limited to 100 Éditions des Quatre Chemins Paris." The calligraphy is elegant and artful. The simplicity and clarity of the design reflect a focus on the textual content, emphasizing its announcement as a limited edition print.

La Petite Banlieue

Georges Rouault

1929

Faubourg des Longues Peines (Dans la Rue)

Georges Rouault

1929

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1978

  • Chapon, Francois and Isabelle Rouault. Oeuvre grave Rouault. 2 vols. Monte-Carlo: Editions Andre Sauret, 1978.

Wikidata ID

Q65020141

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