Etude pour un portrait

1895

Maurice Delcourt

Associated Names
Maurice Delcourt

Artist, French, 1879 - 1916

The image is a simple line drawing of a woman captured from head to toe in a standing position with her body slightly turned to the side. She has her left arm extended forward and is wearing a large, wide-brimmed hat that covers much of her head. She is dressed in a long, flowing coat or dress with wide sleeves that has a loose, draped appearance. The background is plain with no distinct elements, focusing attention on the woman. She is not wearing any visible jewelry or holding any objects.

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Artwork overview

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The image shows a woman seated on a patterned chair. Her head is slightly tilted, with her gaze directed towards the viewer. She has dark hair styled neatly with a band or headdress, accented with a plume or decoration. She is wearing an elegant dress with dark bodice and lighter sleeves adorned with lace or intricate designs. A ribbon or narrow scarf is tied around her neck, leading to a small object or ornament hanging beneath her chin. The background consists of a richly decorated tapestry or wallpaper with an elaborate, swirling design. The image is framed within a simple outline.

Untitled (La femme à la toque écossaise)

Félicien Rops

1895

This is a photograph of the cover of an art album. The cover displays the title "l'Epreuve" and the subtitle "Album d'Art" in the upper right corner. The cover is a plain, beige color. The text is clean and understated. There are no additional visual elements or images on the cover. The texture and wear along the spine suggest that it is a physical object with some age.

L'Épreuve (album 11-12, deluxe edition)

Maurice Dumont

1895

The image shows a woman's upper body, seated and leaning slightly forward, with her face partly hidden. She has dark hair styled in an updo and is wearing a dark garment. Beside her is a mannequin head with a hat. In the background are vertical objects resembling spools of thread.

La modiste

Norbert Goeneutte

1895


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q75411475

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