Chien de Garvel (Martinique)

1870s

Paul Emile Miot

Associated Names
Paul Emile Miot

Artist, French, 1827 - 1900

The image shows a person seated outdoors, with most of their upper body visible and leaning against a small structure that resembles a doghouse. The individual is in a relaxed position, resting their head on their hand, which is supported by the structure. They have medium-length hair that is straight and falls naturally around their face. The person is wearing a long skirt, but their upper body is uncovered, and they are barefoot. Surrounding them are rugged and aged objects, including a wooden porch railing, some scattered items on the ground, and a dilapidated wall in the background. The environment appears to be rustic with various tools and materials lying around, enhancing the sense of an outdoor setting.

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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mary and Dan Solomon; purchase and gift to NGA, 2006.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

across center, under image on support in ink: Chien de Garvel (Martinique); on verso, by unknown hand, upper left in graphite: #42; by unknown hand, lower left in graphite: 6414 / $10,000.00

Wikidata ID

Q64158601

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