Auguste Delâtre au travail (Auguste Delâtre at Work)

1895

Maximilien Luce

Associated Names
Maximilien Luce

Artist, French, 1858 - 1941

The image shows a person standing sideways, facing a workbench or table. The individual is wearing a cap and appears to have short hair, or their hair is concealed by the cap. Their facial features are indistinct due to the shading of the sketch. They are dressed in a long-sleeve shirt with rolled-up sleeves and pants secured with a belt. There are objects on the table in front of them, suggesting manual work or crafting. The background includes a window above the person's head, casting light onto the scene.

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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

upper left in plate: Luce; stamped upper right verso in black: 012

Wikidata ID

Q75408985

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