Invocation mémoriale

1895

Maurice Dumont and Henri de Régnier (poet)

Associated Names
Maurice Dumont

Artist, French, 1869 - 1899

Henri de Régnier

Author, French, 1864 - 1936

This is a drawing of a figure and text. The image displays a partially sketched figure of a person standing in a robe or cloak, surrounded by what appears to be a natural setting with leaves and tall, tree-like shapes in the background, rendered in dark pencil or charcoal. The artwork contains a block of French text titled "Invocation mémoriale," which fills the right side of the image. Below the main illustration is another less detailed sketch of a person engaged in an activity. The drawing uses light and shadow to create depth and evokes a mystical atmosphere. The central figure's facial features are soft and understated, blending with the surrounding tones to draw focus more on the overall mood rather than specific details.

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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

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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

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.

L'Épreuve (album 2, deluxe edition)

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

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


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

upper right to center right in typescript: Invocation mémoriale / La main en vous touchant se crispe et se contracte / Aux veines de l'onyx ...; stamped upper right verso in black: 012

Wikidata ID

Q75408368

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