The Little Girl (Le petite fille)

1862

Edouard Manet

Associated Names
Edouard Manet

Artist, French, 1832 - 1883

The image shows a sketch of two figures, a woman and an infant. Both are viewed from behind and slightly to the side, showing the upper three-quarters of their bodies. The woman is standing upright and appears to be holding the infant close to her chest. Her facial features are not visible, but her textured hair is loosely gathered at the back. She wears a cloak or shawl over her shoulders. The infant's head rests on the woman's shoulder, with light hair and minimal detail. The background is plain, emphasizing the figures. A signature, "Ed. Manet," is visible in the top left corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and drypoint

  • Credit Line

    Chester Dale Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 21.6 x 12 cm (8 1/2 x 4 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 45 x 32.2 cm (17 11/16 x 12 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1948.5.2

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Harris 1970, no. 19, State ii/ii

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Harris, Jean C. Edouard Manet, graphic works; a definitive catalogue raisonne. New York: Collector's Editions, 1970.

Wikidata ID

Q65071969

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