Melancholy

1907

Albert Belleroche

Associated Names
Albert Belleroche

Artist, British, 1864 - 1944

The image shows the upper body of a person, from the shoulders up to part of the chest. The person is positioned slightly angled to the side, with their face turned partially away from the viewer. The facial features are softly sketched, with a downcast gaze. The person's hair is dark, textured, and short, framing the face and extending into the background. The clothing is dark, with a possibly light-colored neckline. No jewelry or objects are visible. The background is filled with textured shading in dark to light tones, creating an abstract environment.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    crayon lithograph in black on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of George and Olga Kenney

  • Dimensions

    image: 27.2 x 23.6 cm (10 11/16 x 9 5/16 in.)
    overall: 56.5 x 44 cm (22 1/4 x 17 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1993.72.4


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

George Kenney, Chicago; gift to NGA, 1993.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: 240

Wikidata ID

Q75124697

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