Jean François Raffaëlli

Raffaëlli, Jean-François
French, 1850 - 1924

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The image depicts a street scene with a high vantage point. The background shows buildings with chimneys and small windows, partially hidden by trees. The brushstrokes are soft and sketch-like, creating movement. The color palette is subdued with shades of brown, beige, and muted blues and greens. In the foreground, a dog walks on cobblestones, while people in period clothing gather. A horse-drawn carriage moves through the scene. In the distance, there are balconies and foliage.
Jean François Raffaëlli, Le Boulevard des Italiens, 1908, color etching, Gift of Jacob Kainen, 2002.98.52

Le Boulevard des Italiens

Jean François Raffaëlli · 1908 · color etching ·  Accession ID  2002.98.52
The image shows a busy street scene from a slightly elevated perspective. The area is filled with people, horses, buildings, and leafless trees, giving a sense of winter or late autumn. The brushstrokes convey movement, with lively figures and horses contrasted with softer strokes for the buildings and trees. The color palette is mostly muted earth tones with occasional bright accents, like red hats. A grand building with ornate architecture is on the right, with lit windows.
Jean François Raffaëlli, The Boulevard, c. 1900/1905, oil on canvas, Corcoran Collection (William A. Clark Collection, 1926), 2015.19.43

The Boulevard

Jean François Raffaëlli · c. 1900/1905 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  2015.19.43
This is a drawing of a theater program cover. The title "Le Théâtre Libre" is displayed in an ornate, flowing script curving across the page. The words "Saison 1888-89" are near the top in a bolder style, while additional text lists a location "Au Théâtre des Menus-Plaisirs, 14 Boulevard de Strasbourg." Below the title is an illustration of a man's profile within a circular frame with the initials "JFR." The drawing is done with black ink on beige paper.
Jean François Raffaëlli, La Patrie en danger, 1889, collotype on wove paper, Gift of The Atlas Foundation, 1995.76.60

La Patrie en danger

Jean François Raffaëlli · 1889 · collotype on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1995.76.60
The image shows a city street with grand old buildings, tree-lined sidewalks, and people going about their day. The architecture is detailed and rises into the sky. The brushstrokes are expressive, capturing movement. The color palette is soft with muted tones and hints of red. People walk and converse close by, while a horse-drawn carriage is seen in the distance.
Jean François Raffaëlli, Square in Paris, n.d., oil on canvas, Corcoran Collection (William A. Clark Collection, 1926), 2015.19.44

Square in Paris

Jean François Raffaëlli · n.d. · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  2015.19.44
This painting is a portrait of a woman from the torso upwards. She is positioned facing us. Her features include a fair complexion with dark blue eyes, a soft nose, and light pink lips. Her hair is blonde and partly visible below a black frilly bonnet that frames her face and extends below her shoulders. She is dressed in a white blouse with ruffled lace detailing around the neckline and cuffs, edged with a dark blue color. Surrounding her waist at the bottom of the painting are colorful flowers in shades of yellow, white, and pink, with small green leaves. The background is a plain beige color.
Jean François Raffaëlli, The Flower Vendor, n.d., oil on canvas, Chester Dale Collection, 1963.10.55

The Flower Vendor

Jean François Raffaëlli · n.d. · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1963.10.55
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La Patrie en danger

Jean François Raffaëlli · 1889 · collotype on wove paper [proof before portrait in medallion] ·  Accession ID  1995.76.128
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Champs-Elysées

Jean François Raffaëlli · n.d. · pastel on canvas ·  Accession ID  2015.19.67