La Nuit & l'Amour (Night and Love)

Charles Giroux after James Bertrand

Associated Names
Charles Giroux

Artist, French, 1861 - after 1928

James Bertrand

Artist After, French, 1823 - 1887

The image shows two nude figures standing close to each other. One figure is in a reclining position while the other is leaning forward. They are both partly covered by a dark fabric that appears to be flowing around them. The figure on the right has short hair and distinct facial features, while the figure on the left has long, wavy hair. In the background, there is a crescent moon visible in the upper left corner.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving in black on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    René Huyghe Collection

  • Dimensions

    image: 21.5 x 14.4 cm (8 7/16 x 5 11/16 in.)
    plate: 24.8 x 15.8 cm (9 3/4 x 6 1/4 in.)
    sheet: 28.1 x 20 cm (11 1/16 x 7 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.42.9

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

René Huyghe; gift to NGA Photo Archives (transferred to DCG in 1994).

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: James Bertrand pinx.; lower right in plate: Ch. Giroux sc.; lower center in plate: LA NUIT & L'AMOUR. / Exposition National des Beaux-Arts.; lower left in plate: L'Artiste; lower right in plate: Imp. Eudes.

Wikidata ID

Q75125042

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