Artois

1869

Henry Bonaventure Monnier

Associated Names
Henry Bonaventure Monnier

Artist, French, 1805 - 1877

The image depicts a person standing, turned slightly to the side, facing the viewer. The person's left arm holds a bundle wrapped in light cloth tucked under their right arm, with a basket hanging from their right arm. The facial features include defined cheekbones, a somewhat pronounced chin, and a thoughtful expression. They wear a dark-colored cap with a patterned red scarf tied over it and under the chin. The clothing includes a multicolored, striped garment, a red shawl draped over the shoulders, a blue skirt, and brown shoes. The background is a neutral tone with no distinct scenery.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and red ink and watercolor over graphite

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 24.5 x 16.1 cm (9 5/8 x 6 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6250


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

LJR (Lugt Supp.1760b)

Associated Names

Inscriptions

upper right: [Gloir?] / 7e 1869; lower right: Henry Monnier / a M. Ulysse / [Pret?]ense

Wikidata ID

Q64573708

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