Tapisserie (Tapestry)

1895

Aristide Maillol

Associated Names
Aristide Maillol

Artist, French, 1861 - 1944

This is a drawing of a scene featuring four figures seated in a circle. They are surrounded by greenery, trees, clouds, and mountains in the background. The scene is enclosed within a floral border. The details and forms convey a sense of tranquility and grace. The style shows intricate patterns and may be influenced by Art Nouveau.
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The image depicts a young girl shown from the waist up. She is seated sideways with her arms resting on an unseen surface. Her head is tilted towards her left shoulder, while her gaze is directed towards the viewer. She has delicate facial features, wide eyes, soft cheeks, and dark, curly hair partially covered by a floppy hat. The girl wears a long-sleeved garment with a soft, flowing texture. The background is plain with vertical lines. The style of the image suggests it is a sketch or charcoal drawing with a focus on soft tones and shading.

Petite fille (Young Girl)

Jacques-Emile Blanche

1895

This is a photograph of a cover page. The page is a plain beige color with minimal text. The text is located in the upper right quadrant, printed in a serif font, and reads '"l'Epreuve" Album d'Art'. The cover exhibits a simple, minimalist design with no other text, images, or graphic elements present. The texture of the paper suggests it might be of a vintage or aged quality. The edges of the page are slightly worn.

L'Épreuve (album 6, deluxe edition)

Maurice Dumont

1895

The image depicts a young child, seated with their upper body visible. The child has soft, curly hair under a large, round hat with subtle decorations. Their facial expression is calm, with soft eyes looking to the left. The child wears a flowing garment with long sleeves and a high, pleated collar. Their arms rest on the surface in front of them. The background shows an indoor setting with a softly textured wall and draped fabric.

Petite fille (Young Girl)

Jacques-Emile Blanche

1895

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Bibliography

1982

  • Guerin, Marcel. Catalogue Raisonne de l'oeuvre grave et lithographie Aristide Maillol. Geneva: Pierre Cailler, 1965.

Inscriptions

lower left below image in stone: Aristide Maillol; stamped upper left verso in black: 012

Wikidata ID

Q75409519

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