L'Épreuve (album 2, deluxe edition)

1895

Maurice Dumont (artist and publisher) and Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, Jacques-Emile Blanche, Louis Auguste Mathieu Legrand, Henri de Groux, Camille Bourget, Charles-Louis-M. Houdard, Richard Ranft, Paul Edouard Crebassa, and Aristide Rouseaud

Associated Names
Jacques-Emile Blanche

Artist, French, 1861 - 1942

Maurice Dumont

Artist, French, 1869 - 1899

Camille Bourget

Artist, French, active 19th century

Henri de Groux

Artist, Belgian, 1866 - 1930

Richard Ranft

Artist, Swiss, 1862 - 1931

Paul Edouard Crébassa

Artist, French, c. 1870 - 1912

Pierre Puvis de Chavannes

Artist, French, 1824 - 1898

Charles-Louis-M. Houdard

Artist, French, active 19th century

Aristide Rouseaud

Artist, French, second half 19th century

Louis Auguste Mathieu Legrand

Artist, French, 1863 - 1951

This is a photograph of a beige, slightly textured paper with printed text at the top right, reading "'L'Epreuve' Album d'Art" in a serif typeface. The paper appears aged with discolored and worn edges. The simplicity of the cover and the choice of typography suggest a focus on classicism and artistry, appropriate for what is indicated as an "art album." The overall composition is minimalistic, drawing attention to the text.

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The image contains two brownish sketches of human figures on a cream-colored background. The top sketch shows a seated figure in profile facing left, with long hair and no visible clothing. The bottom sketch portrays a figure lying on their stomach, resting their chin on their hands, with short hair. Both sketches bear the initials "P.P.R" below the figures.

Croquis (Sketches)

Pierre Puvis de Chavannes

1895

The drawing depicts two figures in different poses. The top figure is shown seated with legs bent and arms resting on the knees, with a slightly tilted forward head. The bottom figure is lying on the stomach with head supported by arms bent at the elbows, and legs bent at the knees with feet raised. Both figures are nude and are drawn on a plain, light-colored background with the signatures "P.P. EHs" beside each figure.

Croquis (Sketches)

Pierre Puvis de Chavannes

1895

The image shows a woman sitting down, facing slightly to the right. She has delicate eyes, a small nose, and defined lips. She is wearing a large bonnet with ribbons and lace details, a full dress with puffed sleeves, and gloves. Her hands hold a small purse in her lap. The background has dark, textured strokes, possibly suggesting an outdoor setting.

L'enfant au panier (Child with a Basket)

Jacques-Emile Blanche

1895

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Virginia and Ira Jackson, Houston; gift to NGA, 1996.

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