Minne in a Rocking Chair

c. 1907

Jacques Villon

Associated Names
Jacques Villon

Artist, French, 1875 - 1963

The image shows an abstract representation of a person in a reclining position. The person is depicted lying down with their body facing slightly to the side, capturing most of the body from head to toe in an elongated form. The facial features are not prominently detailed, and the hair appears sketchy and loosely formed. The clothing blends with the lines and shapes contouring the body's form, suggesting an organic flow. The setting around the person is abstract, consisting of swirling lines and shaded areas that give a textured, ethereal appearance to the environment, suggesting a surface like a bed or couch. There are no visible pieces of jewelry or objects held by the figure. The background is characterized by a smudged and blurred effect, adding to the abstract and impressionistic nature of the image.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    drypoint with aquatint on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Margaret Mellon Hitchcock Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 29.9 x 39.8 cm (11 3/4 x 15 11/16 in.)
    sheet: 45 x 52.7 cm (17 11/16 x 20 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.121.1.a

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Ginestet/Pouillon 1979, undescribed

Associated Artworks

The image shows a scene with human figures, structures, and a horse-drawn cart. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, providing a clear view of the surroundings. There is a house with a red roof in the center, surrounded by some winter trees. The brushstrokes are loose and sketchy, with a focus on capturing the scene's essence. The color palette consists of warm and cool tones, creating a soft yet vivid look. Closest to us, two figures stand side by side on the left, depicted in soft splashes of color. In the background, the scene fades into less defined outlines and subtle colors.

Maquis Caulaincourt ou le Tombereau

Jacques Villon

1901


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(André Candillier, Paris); purchased 2000 by NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1979

  • Ginestet, Colette de and Catherine Pouillon. Jacques Villon: les estampes et les illustrations: catalogue raisonne. Paris: Arts et Metiers Graphiques, 1979.

Inscriptions

by the artist, lower right in graphite: Jacques Villon

Wikidata ID

Q75432341

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