Christine and Rose

1947

Valentine Hugo

Associated Names
Valentine Hugo

Artist, French, 1890 - 1968

The image shows a close-up view of two people, capturing their upper bodies and faces. The adult figure on the right is sitting or standing closely, with their head turned slightly to one side, holding a handkerchief to their face. Their facial features include deep-set eyes and a somber expression, with long, wavy hair covered partially by a headscarf or hood. Beside them, a younger person leans in closely, their head resting on the adult's shoulder. This person has delicate, curly hair adorned with a large bow and displays a subdued profile with closed or downcast eyes. The young person is wearing a high-collared garment. The adult appears to be wearing a long-sleeved dress or robe with a textured fabric and a sleeve bracelet. In the background, the indistinct features of a face are visible within a textured pattern. The overall setting has a monochrome, illustrative style with detailed shading and stippling.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1954.12.169

  • Series Title

    Lacretelle's "Deux Coeurs Simples": pl.2 [1954.12.168-175]


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65367612

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