Etude de femme

1895

Lapierre

Associated Names
Lapierre

Artist, French, second half 19th century

The image shows a sketch of a person's head and part of the upper torso. The person is depicted in a slightly angled position, looking upward and to the left. The facial features are expressive, with a hint of a smile, prominent cheekbones, and softly arched eyebrows. The person has voluminous, dark, wavy hair that frames their face and falls around the shoulders. There is no visible clothing or accessories. The sketch is rendered in a style that blends the figure into the neutral-toned background, giving the appearance that the person is emerging from the surrounding texture. The surrounding area is filled with sketch-like strokes that add depth to the image. The artwork is signed near the top left with a small, detailed monogram.

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The image shows a landscape with a low horizon and a line of trees close to it. The brushstrokes are delicate, creating a sketch-like appearance. A person and a dog are visible in the foreground, with trees extending from the right side. The color palette consists of soft greys and sepia tones.

Matinée d'automne (Le petit chasseur)

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

1895

This is a photograph of a cover page titled “l’Epreuve” and "Album d’Art". The cover features a plain, aged paper background with slightly uneven edges. The text “l’Epreuve” is in the upper right corner, followed by "Album d’Art" in a smaller font below it on the aged page. The paper has a yellowed, slightly textured appearance, conveying age and history. The design is minimalist, drawing attention to the text without additional imagery or decoration.

L'Épreuve (album 7, deluxe edition)

Maurice Dumont

1895

The image depicts a landscape with an eye-level perspective. The horizon is positioned in the upper half of the image, showing trees and distant elements. The technique appears to be a form of etching or lithography, with textured brushstrokes creating a soft effect. In the foreground, a figure and a dog walk along a path, accompanied by elongated shadows. Vertical trees line the right side, extending into the distance. The palette is monochromatic with various shades of grey, creating a somber atmosphere. The background shows a slightly lighter sky for contrast with the darker elements below.

Matinée d'automne (Le petit chasseur)

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

1895


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

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Wikidata ID

Q75409751

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