Fifth Eclogue: Mopsus' Kids at Pasture (En-tete)

published 1926

Aristide Maillol

Associated Names
Aristide Maillol

Artist, French, 1861 - 1944

The image is presented from a straight-on point of view. The composition includes elements like trees and possibly a low stone wall, suggesting a natural setting. Clusters of treetops imply the horizon, giving a sense of depth. The illustration features thick, orange outlines capturing a reclining figure, foliage, and other elements. The color palette is minimalistic, with warm orange against a cream-colored background, providing high contrast.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut in red on Japan paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.1005

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Guérin 1965, no. 32, State only

  • Series Title

    Publius Vergilius Maro: Eclogae: p.44 [Guerin 1965 16-58]

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

  • Rewald 1950, no.25.

1982

  • Guerin, Marcel. Catalogue Raisonne de l'oeuvre grave et lithographie Aristide Maillol. Geneva: Pierre Cailler, 1965.

Wikidata ID

Q65565787

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