Souhaits Souhaits au Gui Le Siecle Neuf (Best Wishes for the New Century)

1901

Pierre Roche

Associated Names
Pierre Roche

Artist, French, 1855 - 1922

This is a drawing of a feminine figure holding a branch and scythe with a series of text around the outline. The figure appears elongated and ethereal, occupying the central focus of the image. Around the female figure is text that reads "SOVHAIT - SOVHAIT", "AV GU I", "LE SIECLE NEVF", and "1901". The drawing is executed in a style reminiscent of Art Nouveau, with flowing lines and a focus on the natural, dynamic movement of the form. The background consists of a subtle texture that contrasts with the smoothness of the white silhouette of the figure. The monochromatic use of red-brown hue adds warmth and a vintage quality to the artwork.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Conrad R. Graeber Fine Art, Riderwood, MD); purchased by NGA, 2012.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

across print: SOVHAITS-SOVHAITS / AV GVI / LE SIECLE NEVF / 1901 / PR (in monogram); lower right in graphite: Pierre Roche / 25 rue Janeu

Wikidata ID

Q76560593

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