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 pair of trees with two figures standing beneath them. Fine lines and subtle shading create a scene with intricate detailing on the foliage. The trees wrap around the central figures, creating a cocoon-like atmosphere. Each delicate stroke contributes to a sense of fluidity and grace, with the scene set against a light background. The drawing conveys an ethereal atmosphere, marked by its simplicity and refined artistry.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching in green on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate (cut to plate mark): 15.7 × 21.5 cm (6 3/16 × 8 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.7597

  • 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

None.

Wikidata ID

Q65025754

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