Rêverie dans la nuit (Evening Reverie)

1895

Alphonse Osbert

Associated Names
Alphonse Osbert

Artist, French, 1857 - 1939

The image shows a side view of a figure standing on a rocky overlook with a crescent moon in the sky. The horizon line is subtly depicted where the land meets the sky. The image has a dreamlike texture created by soft, stippled brushstrokes. The color palette consists of various shades of gray, giving a serene visual effect. The figure dominates the foreground, while the calm landscape in the distance is illuminated by the moon.

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Artwork overview

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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

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.

L'Épreuve (album 4, deluxe edition)

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

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


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

stamped upper right verso in black: 012; lower left in stone: A. Osbert / 95

Wikidata ID

Q75408876

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