Jeanette, June 1887 / Flower

1887 (Jeanette), c. 1887 - 1924 (Flower)

Théodore Roussel

Associated Names
Théodore Roussel

Artist, British, 1847 - 1926

The image shows curved lines and shapes swirling in an abstract manner across a textured background. The forms resemble outlines of leaves or petals, alluding to elements of nature. The composition is minimalistic and elegant. Additional abstract markings or symbols are visible in the upper right corner, adding a sense of mystery and depth to the image.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and drypoint [cancelled plate] on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate (cut to plate mark): 8.9 × 6.3 cm (3 1/2 × 2 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.7599

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hausberg 1991, no. 1, state cancelled plate

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. 1 state cancelled plate.

Inscriptions

"No 14" retrograde, upper right composition, in plate, artist's hand. Not signed. Not dated. Verso: none.

Markings

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

Watermarks

None.

Wikidata ID

Q65025756

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