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Marcel Guérin

Guérin, Louis Marcel

French, 1873 - 1948

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The image shows a sculpture of a human torso emphasizing the form and structure of the chest and abdomen. The figure is missing the head, arms, and lower part of the legs. The sculpture is made from a material with a light brownish hue, displayed on a wooden stand.
Aristide Maillol, Female Torso, c. 1905, terracotta, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, 1995.47.19

Female Torso

Aristide Maillol · c. 1905 · terracotta ·  Accession ID  1995.47.19

The sculpture depicts a seated female figure in a reclining pose. Her head is turned slightly downwards, gazing towards her torso. Her legs are bent at the knees, with one leg in front of the other. Her arms rest around her body, conveying a relaxed posture. The sculpture is made of a material that resembles stone, with an off-white and beige color giving it a weathered appearance. The figure sits on an abstract base for stability, exhibiting soft, rounded edges and realistic body shape, reminiscent of classical human figure sculptures.
Aristide Maillol, Reclining Nude, c. 1900, terracotta, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, 1983.1.57

Reclining Nude

Aristide Maillol · c. 1900 · terracotta ·  Accession ID  1983.1.57

The image shows a large, bold shape in the center that appears abstract. The dark shape has gentle curves and intersects, resembling a reclining body. In the upper portion, there are abstract lines suggesting movement. The overall effect is of a person lying on a bed, with abstract elements around them.
Paul Gauguin, Manao Tupapau (She is Haunted by a Spirit), 1893-1894, color woodcut in brown and black on Japan paper, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2004.69.1

Manao Tupapau (She is Haunted by a Spirit)

Paul Gauguin · 1893-1894 · color woodcut in brown and black on Japan paper ·  Accession ID  2004.69.1

The face of a young man with peachy-colored skin and dark hair fills this vertical painting. The man is lit from our left but is angled to slightly to our right, so his face is mostly in shadow. He looks at us from the corners of large, dark eyes. He has a straight nose, and his full lips are set in a line. He has a moustache and a trimmed beard that appears to connect under his chin, though this area is loosely painted so details are difficult to make out. His black hair is parted to one side and curls in a wave over his high forehead. Dark lapels connect over a white undergarment or scarf around his neck. The background is filled in with a chestnut-brown wash, and brushstrokes are visible throughout.
Edgar Degas, Self-Portrait with White Collar, c. 1857, oil on paper on canvas, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, 1995.47.7

Self-Portrait with White Collar

Edgar Degas · c. 1857 · oil on paper on canvas ·  Accession ID  1995.47.7

The image shows a full-body sketch of a young child standing and facing slightly to the right. The child is in a standing position with their head turned towards the viewer. The facial features are delicately drawn, showing a youthful face with large eyes and short, neatly combed hair. The child is dressed in a long, loose-fitting tunic that drapes past the waist and ends above the knee, accompanied by striped pants and knee-high socks. The child is depicted holding a tray with a decorative bottle and a pear on it. The background is minimalistic, composed of a plain, textured surface without any distinct features, drawing focus to the figure.
Edouard Manet, Child Holding a Tray (L'Enfant Portant un Plateau), 1862, etching in black on laid paper, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, 1995.47.79

Child Holding a Tray (L'Enfant Portant un Plateau)

Edouard Manet · 1862 · etching in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1995.47.79

The image is an etching that shows a group of elegantly dressed men and women in a social scene. The drawing primarily shows their upper bodies, some in full view from the waist up. The people are standing or sitting in a convivial setting, engaging in conversation and interaction. A woman's face is in profile, wearing a straw hat adorned with decorative elements. She is dressed in a fitted jacket and a floor-length plaid skirt, holding a long, thin object. The men are wearing tall top hats and formal attire with detailed coats and jackets. The background is filled with cross-hatching, creating a textured atmosphere indicating an interior space with chairs and tables around. The overall composition depicts a lively and crowded scene of a social gathering.
Jean-Louis Forain, Le bar des Folies-Bergère (The Bar at the Folies-Bergère), c. 1876, etching on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.3739

Le bar des Folies-Bergère (The Bar at the Folies-Bergère)

Jean-Louis Forain · c. 1876 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.3739

This is a drawing of three figures interacting. One figure is standing holding a drink, while another figure is seated and embraced by a third figure. The drawing features minimalistic line work with sparse use of shading to create the figures. The seated figure is being embraced by the third figure. The standing figure holds a shallow glass or coupe. The background is simple, focusing on the interaction among the figures. The style is simplistic and expressive, highlighting human interaction and social nuances.
Jean-Louis Forain, To Each His Own, brush and black ink on wove paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.3914

To Each His Own

Jean-Louis Forain · · brush and black ink on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.3914

This artwork depicts a person standing with one hand resting under their chin. The person has simple facial features and long hair. They do not appear to be wearing clothes. The background is a monochromatic print with minimal detailing. Two other faces are partially visible in the background; one seems to be looking at the main figure. To the left, there are abstract shapes and figures, one resembling an animal head. The print has a textured and aged appearance with no vivid colors or distinct setting.
Paul Gauguin, Eve, 1898-1899, woodcut on Japan paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1948.11.117

Eve

Paul Gauguin · 1898-1899 · woodcut on Japan paper ·  Accession ID  1948.11.117

This painting shows a bouquet of flowers in a gray vase. The flowers vary in color, including dark purple, pink, white, and yellow. The vase is centered, with some flowers extending upward and some leaning to the sides. Between the flowers are dark green leaves and stems. The background is beige with an area of lightly-painted pale gray on the left.
Eugène Delacroix, Flowers, 1843, watercolor, gouache, and black chalk, over charcoal on light brown wove paper; laid down, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, 1995.47.37

Flowers

Eugène Delacroix · 1843 · watercolor, gouache, and black chalk, over charcoal on light brown wove paper; laid down ·  Accession ID  1995.47.37

The image shows a sketch with two figures: a seated woman holding a book, and a standing figure with a walking cane.
Edgar Degas, Study for "Mary Cassatt at the Louvre" [verso], c. 1879, carbon and softground wax transfer on wove paper, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, 1995.47.36.b

Study for "Mary Cassatt at the Louvre" [verso]

Edgar Degas · c. 1879 · carbon and softground wax transfer on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1995.47.36.b

Bibliography

1989

  • Les Donateurs du Louvre. Paris, 1989:224