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Open today 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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Nu de Profil

1936/1938

Georges Rouault

Associated Names

Georges Rouault

Artist, French, 1871 - 1958

The image displays curved and flowing shapes outlined in dark, bold lines, creating an abstract representation resembling a seated figure in a contemplative pose. The figure's simplified and exaggerated curves convey a sense of repose. It is set against a backdrop of blues and greens, enhancing the focus on the figure's earthy tones.

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Artwork overview

Medium

color aquatint with mixed intaglio processes
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number

1964.8.1495
Catalogue Raisonné

Chapon/Rouault 1978, no. 274, 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

Q65508587

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