Satan III

1925/1927

Georges Rouault

Associated Names
Georges Rouault

Artist, French, 1871 - 1958

The image contains bold, thick lines and an arrangement of geometric shapes forming an abstract human face. A large rectangular shape frames the piece, with rounded lines defining a broad forehead, strong outlines for the eyes, an elongated nose with sharp angles, and a mouth represented by parallel lines resembling a barcode. The composition evokes a carved visage of a statue or mask, emphasizing the abstract, primal essence of a face.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    aquatint and drypoint over heliogravure

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1954.12.126

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Chapon/Rouault 1978, no. 221, 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 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.

Satan II

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

Q65225835

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