Satan II

1925/1927

Georges Rouault

Associated Names
Georges Rouault

Artist, French, 1871 - 1958

The image is a portrait showing the upper body of a person approximately from the chest up. The person is positioned facing forward, capturing their head and shoulders. The facial features are stylized and angular, with prominent eyes, a long nose, and a closed mouth. The hair appears textured and frames the face with defined shapes. The person is wearing a garment that appears to have a collar. There are no visible jewelry or objects held by the person. The background is a dark monochrome. The image carries an artistic, expressive style, with heavy use of shading and textural elements.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    aquatint, roulette, and drypoint over heliogravure

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1954.12.117

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Chapon/Rouault 1978, no. 220, State c/c

Associated Artworks

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The image shows a stylized portrait of a person with prominent facial features and exaggerated outlines. The individual is depicted in a frontal position, with the neck and shoulders slightly angled. The hair is textured and swept back, and the person has a bare chest. The background is rough-textured in shades of gray and black. There are no visible objects or jewelry in the image.

Satan IV

Georges Rouault

1925

The image shows a large vertical rectangle with a solid, dark blue stripe on the left and a wider, textured light blue area filling the rest of the space. The textures in the light blue area create an abstract cloud-like pattern.

Les Fleurs du Mal

Georges Rouault

1966

The image depicts a person in a reclining position, shown in a style with bold marks and shadows. The person's body is in a relaxed pose, with one arm on the ground and the other along the hip and leg. The figure's head is facing sideways, with minimalist facial features and short or pulled back hair. The figure is unclothed, emphasizing body contours and shapes. The background has textured strokes and shading, creating a dynamic yet subdued atmosphere that complements the main subject. Details are minimal, putting the focus on the figure.

"Lorsque tu dormiras, ma belle tenebreuse ..."

Georges Rouault

1925

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1978

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

Wikidata ID

Q65225761

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