L'École des veufs; Au Temps de la ballade

1889

Alexandre Charpentier

Associated Names
Alexandre Charpentier

Artist, French, 1856 - 1909

The sculpture features the embossed outline of a human figure. The figure is in an erect posture with one arm outstretched to the side while standing on one leg. The figure has no detailed features visible, just smooth contours suggesting a body form. The sculpture is rendered entirely in beige and is made from a material that is flat but raised in areas to create a relief effect. The form is subtle and merges slightly into the background, suggesting integration into a flat plane, akin to a bas-relief. This arrangement makes the figure seem like it is emerging from the surface, giving it a gentle, understated presence. The material used might be some form of paper or light-textured material, given the flat nature of the image and the delicate, soft hue.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    inkless embossing (gaufrage) on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Given in memory of Martin Atlas by his friends

  • Dimensions

    plate: 22.5 x 15.9 cm (8 7/8 x 6 1/4 in.)
    sheet: 36.9 x 26 cm (14 1/2 x 10 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1998.71.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Dr. Maurice Bloch, California; (Claire de Heeckeren d'Anthèes, Santa Barbara); purchased 1998 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right embossed: ALEXANDRE CHARPENTIER

Wikidata ID

Q75418514

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