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L'Épreuve (album 3, deluxe edition)

1895

Maurice Dumont (artist and publisher) and Henri Fantin-Latour, Jacques-Emile Blanche, Félicien Rops, Jean-Louis Forain, Paul Edouard Crebassa, Gustave-Henri Jossot, Georges Daniel de Monfreid, Eugène Delâtre, after Paul Gauguin, and Paul-Cesar Helleu

Associated Names

Paul Edouard Crébassa

Artist, French, c. 1870 - 1912

Paul-César Helleu

Artist, French, 1859 - 1927

Jacques-Emile Blanche

Artist, French, 1861 - 1942

Henri Fantin-Latour

Artist, French, 1836 - 1904

Eugène Delâtre

Artist, French, 1864 - 1938

Jean-Louis Forain

Artist, French, 1852 - 1931

Georges Daniel de Monfreid

Artist, French, 1856 - 1929

Henri-Gustave Jossot

Artist, French, 1866 - 1951

Félicien Rops

Artist, Belgian, 1833 - 1898

Maurice Dumont

Artist, French, 1869 - 1899

Paul Gauguin

Artist After, French, 1848 - 1903

This is a photograph of a textured paper cover. The photograph showcases a design featuring the beige cover of an art album titled "l'Epreuve" with the subtitle "Album d’Art" printed in the upper right corner. The paper shows signs of age with slight discoloration and worn edges. The text is set in a serif font.

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Artwork overview

Medium

portfolio
Credit Line

Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection, gift in memory of Virginia H. Jackson
Accession Number

1996.151.44-66

The image is a lithograph featuring two central figures. The male figure is depicted from the waist up, sitting or leaning forward while writing in a book or journal. His face is angled downwards, and he wears a textured garment with a distinct shading style. The female figure stands behind him, shown from head to waist. She has delicate facial features and styled hair, possibly adorned with decorative elements. Her upper body is bare or lightly draped, and she holds a palm leaf or similar object in her right hand. The background is dark and smoky, with the figures being the main focus of the image. — Inspiration

Henri Fantin-Latour

1895

The image depicts two figures with their upper bodies visible. One figure is upright with a partially exposed upper torso, while the other figure appears to be sitting or leaning forward, possibly engaged in an activity. The background is dark with areas of light and shadow, and there is a burning flame to the right of the figures. — Inspiration

Henri Fantin-Latour

1895

The image shows two figures in a dimly lit setting. The figure on the left is seated, writing. The other figure stands beside them, holding a leafy object. The scene is illuminated by a light source on the right. — Inspiration

Henri Fantin-Latour

1895

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Jackson, Ira, Dr.

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