Second Book: Daphnis and Chloe Playing (Daphnis poursuivant Chloe)

published 1937

Aristide Maillol

Associated Names
Aristide Maillol

Artist, French, 1861 - 1944

The image depicts a composition of curving and flowing lines forming an abstract representation of three human figures in motion. The outlines imply people engaged in a dynamic dance or interaction, resembling synchronized movement. The lines are simple, without facial details, emphasizing motion and form over individual identity. The figures seem intertwined, with overlapping limbs creating unity and rhythm reminiscent of a choreographed dance.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut in red

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.9475

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Guérin 1965, no. 99, State ii/ii

Associated Artworks

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The image shows a stylized drawing of a person seated in a crouched position. The person's knees are raised to their chest and arms are wrapped around the legs. The facial features are minimal, and the hair is styled in a bun. The figure appears naked and lacks detailed facial expressions. The artwork is monochromatic and features abstract natural elements surrounding the person. The scene is enclosed in a pentagonal shape on a textured cream-colored background. There are no visible objects or jewelry.

Title Page: Daphnis Bathing

Aristide Maillol

1937

This is a piece of paper that looks like the title page of a book. The paper is light brown and textured, with the text "DAPHNIS ET CHLOE Bois originaux d'Aristide Maillol" printed at the top in a serif typeface. There are lightly penciled markings at the top corners, with a W on the upper left corner and the number "25" at the top right corner. The edges of the paper are rough and uneven.

Daphnis and Chloe

Aristide Maillol

1937

The image depicts a line drawing of two figures embracing each other. Both figures are shown from head to lower legs. The figure on the left has long wavy hair and is nude, while the figure on the right has short hair and wears a draped garment. They stand close with arms around each other. The figure on the left has one knee slightly bent. Stylized leaves are scattered around them and form a circular shape above the figures. The background is plain.

Frontispiece: Daphnis and Chloe (Daphnis et Chloe enlaces)

Aristide Maillol

1937

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1951

  • Rewald 1951, no.95.

1982

  • Guerin, Marcel. Catalogue Raisonne de l'oeuvre grave et lithographie Aristide Maillol. Geneva: Pierre Cailler, 1965.

Wikidata ID

Q65018975

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