Mens Divinior

1895

Emile Berchmans

Associated Names
Emile Berchmans

Artist, Belgian, 1867 - 1947

The image displays fluid, curvilinear lines creating an abstract composition within a rectangular panel on a plain background. The lines form shapes resembling two faces in close proximity, with one figure appearing to cradle the other. The composition evokes smooth, flowing forms of hair and limbs, reminiscent of organic curves seen in natural shapes like waves or rolling hills.
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The image is a pencil sketch of a nude figure seated in a reclined position, with a smaller sketch of another figure in motion within a rectangular frame at the bottom of the page.

Etude

Pierre Puvis de Chavannes

1895

L'Epreuve (album 9-10, deluxe edition)

Maurice Dumont

1895

The image shows a sketch of a nude figure seated, with one arm raised and bent at the elbow, the other resting on their side. The person's facial features are subtly depicted, along with a simple outline of short, wavy hair. Beside the figure is a small, rough drawing of a person in a flowing dress with extended arms, set against an abstract background. The sketch is on a plain canvas with no background elements visible.

Etude

Pierre Puvis de Chavannes

1895


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

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Wikidata ID

Q75410996

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