Laquais (Footman)

1936/1938

Georges Rouault

Associated Names
Georges Rouault

Artist, French, 1871 - 1958

The image has bold, angular lines and blocks of color creating an intricate and somewhat chaotic composition defining abstract shapes. The use of red and black suggests a figure, possibly resembling a soldier, with a bright red garment that could resemble a military coat with buttons. The abstract depiction hints at a seated position, with suggestions of arms and a head blending into the forms, reminiscent of a historical or classical subject. The background has darker hues, giving an impression of depth or a shadowy interior space.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color aquatint with mixed intaglio processes

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.1489

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Chapon/Rouault 1978, no. 278, State b/b


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1978

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

Wikidata ID

Q65508580

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