L'Épreuve (album 4, deluxe edition)

1895

Maurice Dumont (artist and publisher) and Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, Félicien Rops, Paul Gauguin, Paul Sérusier, Henri Lerolle, Louis Valtat, Alphonse Osbert, Maximilien Luce, Jules Emmanuel Valadon, and Eugène Martel

Associated Names
Maurice Dumont

Artist, French, 1869 - 1899

Alphonse Osbert

Artist, French, 1857 - 1939

Eugène Martel

Artist, French, active 19th century

Paul Gauguin

Artist, French, 1848 - 1903

Pierre Puvis de Chavannes

Artist, French, 1824 - 1898

Paul Sérusier

Artist, French, 1863 - 1927

Louis Valtat

Artist, French, 1869 - 1952

Jules Emmanuel Valadon

Artist, French, 1826 - 1900

Henri Lerolle

Artist, French, 1848 - 1929

Maximilien Luce

Artist, French, 1858 - 1941

Félicien Rops

Artist, Belgian, 1833 - 1898

This is a photograph of an album cover. The cover features the title "l'Epreuve" and the subtitle "Album d'Art" in serif font located at the top right side of the image. The background is a minimalist light beige, showcasing a simple and classic design with no additional imagery or decoration. The texture of the paper is slightly visible, adding depth to the overall look.

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The image shows a monochrome drawing of a seated woman viewed in profile. She has her head tilted upwards, facing the sky. The woman's facial features are detailed, with her hair styled back smoothly. She is draped in cloth that covers her waist and legs, leaving her upper torso exposed. In the background, there is a vertical pattern resembling wooden planks or a textured wall. Beside her is a table with a basket of fruit. Another figure behind her is partially visible, wrapped in drapery. The drawing is done in delicate lines and shades.

La toilette

Pierre Puvis de Chavannes

1895

The image shows a black-and-white etching featuring a woman's back view. She is depicted from her lower back down to her legs. The woman's hair is long and reaches her back. No facial features are visible as she is facing away. She wears form-fitting clothing with no visible jewelry or objects in her hands. The background includes hints of curtains or drapery, creating a sense of intimacy. The woman's figure is framed at the center of the image against a beige backdrop.

Départ pour le sabbat (Departure for the Sabbath)

Félicien Rops

1895

The image shows a small, grayscale illustration of a person from the back, lying on their side on a surface resembling a bed. The person's head rests on a pillow, with long, dark hair falling down their back. The individual is unclothed in the drawing, with no visible clothing or accessories. The background is dark, suggesting a dim setting, while the bed and pillow are lighter in color. No items of jewelry or objects are visible in the illustration.

Départ pour le sabbat (Departure for the Sabbath)

Félicien Rops

1895

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

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