L'Usine

1935

Jacques Villon

Associated Names
Jacques Villon

Artist, French, 1875 - 1963

The image shows a countryside pathway with people and animals. There is a group of figures, including a woman in a wide-brimmed hat and a child, alongside goats and dogs. The scene is created using cross-hatching techniques, adding texture and depth. The path leads to trees and a building with smoke rising from it. Hills in the background create a rolling horizon against a blank sky. The artwork is in black ink on beige paper, emphasizing lines and shading. Hills and trees in the distance are sketched with softer lines to show depth.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1945.5.1331

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Ginestet/Pouillon 1979, no. E383

Associated Artworks

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This is a painting of a comedic and busy scene in an antiquities shop or museum. The image shows an eclectic collection of artifacts displayed, including a partially opened sarcophagus with a vibrant sarcophagus to its right. Various sculptures and busts surround the scene, depicting mythical or historical figures contributing to the antiquated setting. The shelves are packed with a variety of vases differing in size and design, referencing ancient artifacts from different cultures. At the bottom of the image are scrolls, statues, and smaller objects adding to the chaotic yet fascinating atmosphere. The style resembles that of Thomas Rowlandson, known for vivid, satirical depictions and bustling compositions filled with lively detail.

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Thomas Rowlandson

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Thomas Rowlandson

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Modern Antiques

Thomas Rowlandson

1811


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

  • Auberty, Jacqueline and Charles Pérussaux. Jacques Villon: Catalogue de son oeuvre gravé. Paris: Paul Prouté, 1950.

1979

  • Ginestet, Colette de, and Catherine Pouillon. Jacques Villon: les estampes et les illustrations, catalogue raisonné. Paris: Arts et Métiers Graphiques, 1979, no. E383.

Wikidata ID

Q65076389

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