Pierre Puvis de Chavannes

French, 1824 - 1898

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The image shows a small boat near the shore with a man doing work on it. Nearby, two children are seen on the sloped landscape. The horizon is faintly visible in the background. The drawing features light pencil strokes defining the man and children, with a gentle and sketchy style conveying texture and depth. The color palette is muted, primarily consisting of natural tones. The overall scene evokes a tranquil moment.
Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, Ambroise Vollard, Auguste Clot, The Poor Fisherman (Le Pauvre pêcheur), 1897, lithograph in purple on laid paper, Print Purchase Fund (Rosenwald Collection), 1975.16.1

The Poor Fisherman (Le Pauvre pêcheur)

Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, Ambroise Vollard, Auguste Clot · 1897 · lithograph in purple on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1975.16.1
The image shows a sketch with a slightly elevated point of view, depicting a scene involving a small boat and two figures. Closest to us is a man standing in the boat, appearing to be engaged in preparing the sail or handling a rope. Beyond the man, on the shoreline, a woman is kneeling, interacting with a child who is sitting nearby. The horizon is high in the image, faintly indicated by lines suggesting the distant edge of the water or land. The sketch features a monochromatic palette with variations of brown and gray graphite on a beige paper. Thin strokes give the drawing a delicate quality, capturing the quiet simplicity of the scene.
Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, Ambroise Vollard, Auguste Clot, The Poor Fisherman (Le Pauvre pêcheur), 1897, lithograph in purple on laid paper, Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection, 2001.136.68

The Poor Fisherman (Le Pauvre pêcheur)

Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, Ambroise Vollard, Auguste Clot · 1897 · lithograph in purple on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2001.136.68
This is a drawing of a boat and three figures near a shoreline. The drawing presents a scene with a boat docked near a grassy area by the water. The boat is depicted with fine lines, focusing on its structure and the upright mast. One of the figures is near the boat, while another is on the shore reaching towards a smaller figure on the grass. The composition is rendered with soft pencil strokes.
Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, Ambroise Vollard, Auguste Clot, The Poor Fisherman (Le Pauvre pêcheur), 1897, lithograph in purple on laid paper paper, Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection, 2001.136.67

The Poor Fisherman (Le Pauvre pêcheur)

Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, Ambroise Vollard, Auguste Clot · 1897 · lithograph in purple on laid paper paper ·  Accession ID  2001.136.67
The image displays a full-body sketch of a person sitting in a seated posture, slightly hunched forward. The individual's right arm is bent, with their hand near their chin, and their left hand rests on the chair or surface they are seated on. The person's head is inclined forward, with a serene facial expression. Their hair is pulled back, and they are dressed in a long garment that covers their legs. There are no visible jewelry or objects. The background is plain.
Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, Etude, 1895, lithograph in gray on thin japan paper, Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection, gift in memory of Virginia H. Jackson, 1996.151.238

Etude

Pierre Puvis de Chavannes · 1895 · lithograph in gray on thin japan paper ·  Accession ID  1996.151.238
This is a photograph of an album cover. The cover features the title "l'Epreuve" and the subtitle "Album d'Art" in serif font located at the top right side of the image. The background is a minimalist light beige, showcasing a simple and classic design with no additional imagery or decoration. The texture of the paper is slightly visible, adding depth to the overall look.
Maurice Dumont, Alphonse Osbert, Eugène Martel, Paul Gauguin, Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, Paul Sérusier, Louis Valtat, Jules Emmanuel Valadon, Henri Lerolle, Maximilien Luce, Félicien Rops, L'Épreuve (album 4, deluxe edition), 1895, portfolio, Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection, gift in memory of Virginia H. Jackson, 1996.151.67-88

L'Épreuve (album 4, deluxe edition)

Maurice Dumont, Alphonse Osbert, Eugène Martel, Paul Gauguin, Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, Paul Sérusier, Louis Valtat, Jules Emmanuel Valadon, Henri Lerolle, Maximilien Luce, Félicien Rops · 1895 · portfolio ·  Accession ID  1996.151.67-88
The image shows a sketch of a nude figure seated, with one arm raised and bent at the elbow, the other resting on their side. The person's facial features are subtly depicted, along with a simple outline of short, wavy hair. Beside the figure is a small, rough drawing of a person in a flowing dress with extended arms, set against an abstract background. The sketch is on a plain canvas with no background elements visible.
Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, Etude, 1895, report (?) lithograph [photolithograph?] in black on japan paper, Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection, gift in memory of Virginia H. Jackson, 1996.151.176

Etude

Pierre Puvis de Chavannes · 1895 · report (?) lithograph [photolithograph?] in black on japan paper ·  Accession ID  1996.151.176
The image is a pencil sketch of a nude figure seated in a reclined position, with a smaller sketch of another figure in motion within a rectangular frame at the bottom of the page.
Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, Etude, 1895, report (?) lithograph [photolithograph?] on japan paper, Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection, gift in memory of Virginia H. Jackson, 1996.151.175

Etude

Pierre Puvis de Chavannes · 1895 · report (?) lithograph [photolithograph?] on japan paper ·  Accession ID  1996.151.175
The drawing depicts two figures in different poses. The top figure is shown seated with legs bent and arms resting on the knees, with a slightly tilted forward head. The bottom figure is lying on the stomach with head supported by arms bent at the elbows, and legs bent at the knees with feet raised. Both figures are nude and are drawn on a plain, light-colored background with the signatures "P.P. EHs" beside each figure.
Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, Croquis (Sketches), 1895, lithograph in dark gray on heavy japan paper, Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection, gift in memory of Virginia H. Jackson, 1996.151.25

Croquis (Sketches)

Pierre Puvis de Chavannes · 1895 · lithograph in dark gray on heavy japan paper ·  Accession ID  1996.151.25
The image contains two brownish sketches of human figures on a cream-colored background. The top sketch shows a seated figure in profile facing left, with long hair and no visible clothing. The bottom sketch portrays a figure lying on their stomach, resting their chin on their hands, with short hair. Both sketches bear the initials "P.P.R" below the figures.
Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, Croquis (Sketches), 1895, lithograph in red-brown on heavy japan paper, Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection, gift in memory of Virginia H. Jackson, 1996.151.24

Croquis (Sketches)

Pierre Puvis de Chavannes · 1895 · lithograph in red-brown on heavy japan paper ·  Accession ID  1996.151.24
The image shows a person sitting in a slightly hunched position from head to foot. Their head is tilted downward, resting on their raised left hand. The facial features are lightly sketched, with a prominent nose and closed eyes. The person has short, straight hair neatly drawn back. They are dressed in a flowing garment that covers their body and drapes down to their feet. The figure's right hand is behind them. The background is plain with no visible accessories or objects.
Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, Etude, 1895, lithograph in red on wove paper, Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection, gift in memory of Virginia H. Jackson, 1996.151.237

Etude

Pierre Puvis de Chavannes · 1895 · lithograph in red on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1996.151.237