The Pastoral Play

1888

Théodore Roussel

Associated Names
Théodore Roussel

Artist, British, 1847 - 1926

Théodore Roussel

Printer, British, 1847 - 1926

This is a drawing of a natural scene. Two figures are in the foreground. The drawing consists of sketched lines and hatching creating texture and depth in an outdoor setting. The figures are outlined simply, with gestures suggesting interaction. The background features abstract foliage hints and sparse tree markings. The composition is minimalistic, using blank space and limited sketch work to convey the scene.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate (cut to plate mark): 15.8 × 21.5 cm (6 1/4 × 8 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.7596

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hausberg 1991, no. 8, state only

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891-1979], Jenkintown, PA; gift to NGA, 1943.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1991

  • Hausberg, Margaret Dunwoody. The Prints of Theodore Roussel: a catalogue raisonné. Bronxville, NY: 1991, no. 8, state only.

Inscriptions

"Theodore Roussel" lower left composition, in plate, artist's hand. "Theodore Roussel" lower left tab, graphite, artist's hand. Not dated. "Imp" lower left tab, graphite, artist's hand. "3" verso, lower right, graphite, unknown hand.

Markings

"LRJ" verso, black stamped ink, (Lugt 1760b). "National Gallery of Art" verso, black stamped ink, (Lugt 1932d).

Watermarks

"IV"

Wikidata ID

Q65025753

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