La Parisienne (1)

1902

Jacques Villon

Associated Names
Jacques Villon

Artist, French, 1875 - 1963

In this sketch, a person is shown seated in a large, ornate chair, with most of their body visible from the side. The person is relaxed, leaning back into the chair, with the head turned slightly towards the viewer. The facial features are delicately sketched, with a focus on the eyes and mouth, and they wear a voluminous hat with loose strands of hair framing their face. The clothing appears to be elaborate, possibly a gown with flowing fabric and detailed patterns. The surroundings include richly decorated panels and textiles, with a prominent peacock fan-like design on one panel behind them, adding to the opulent ambiance. The background suggests an interior space with intricate details, hinting at a luxurious and artistic setting.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    softground etching and etching in orange-brown on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund and Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 46.5 x 37.5 cm (18 5/16 x 14 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 64.4 x 49.7 cm (25 3/8 x 19 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2007.30.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Ginestet/Pouillon 1979, no. E74


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Louis Carré, Paris. (sale, Artcurial: Briest/Poulain/Le Fur, Hôtel Dassault, Paris, 1 March 2004, nos. 191 and 192). Frederick Mulder, London; purchased 2007 by NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1950

  • Auberty, Jacqueline and Charles Pérussaux. Jacques Villon: Catalogue de son oeuvre gravé. Paris: Paul Prouté, 1950.

1979

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

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Jacques Villon

Markings

none

Watermarks

none

Wikidata ID

Q76342759

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