Eugène Martel

French, active 19th century

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This is a black and white line drawing of an older woman shown from the chest up. She is facing forward, showcasing her face and upper torso. Her facial features are outlined, with visible lines indicating age, and she is smiling. Her hair appears styled and is voluminous, possibly held up or adorned with a headpiece. She is dressed in a high-neck garment fastened with buttons down the front, and has a scarf or bow tied around her neck. The drawing is on a plain paper background with no additional elements.
Eugène Martel, La vieille (Old Woman), 1895, lithograph in blue-black on heavy japan paper, Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection, gift in memory of Virginia H. Jackson, 1996.151.86

La vieille (Old Woman)

Eugène Martel · 1895 · lithograph in blue-black on heavy japan paper ·  Accession ID  1996.151.86
The image is a sketch of a young child from the chest up. The child is turned slightly to their left, showing their face in partial profile. They have wide eyes and plump cheeks, with long hair past their shoulders. The child is wearing a high-collared garment, likely a dress, and a headband. The background is minimally detailed, creating a simple and serene atmosphere.
Eugène Martel, Petite fille (Young Girl), 1895, lithograph in black on japan paper, Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection, gift in memory of Virginia H. Jackson, 1996.151.146

Petite fille (Young Girl)

Eugène Martel · 1895 · lithograph in black on japan paper ·  Accession ID  1996.151.146
The image shows a drawing of an elderly woman from the upper half of her body. She faces forward with a neutral expression. The woman has prominent facial features including deep-set eyes, a defined nose, and a firm mouth. She has styled hair in an updo with a headpiece resembling ruffled lace or a floral accessory. She wears a high-collared garment, likely a dress or blouse, with buttons down the front. A scarf tied into a bow is around her neck, and she wears small hoop earrings on both ears. The background is a plain, light surface.
Eugène Martel, La vieille (Old Woman), 1895, lithograph in black on heavy japan paper, Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection, gift in memory of Virginia H. Jackson, 1996.151.85

La vieille (Old Woman)

Eugène Martel · 1895 · lithograph in black on heavy japan paper ·  Accession ID  1996.151.85
The artwork titled "Petite fille" features a sketch of a young girl shown from the chest up. Her head is slightly turned to her right, and she looks directly at the viewer. Her hair is styled in two ponytails, tied with ribbons, and falls over her shoulders. The girl is wearing a garment with a ruffled collar. The sketch is done on a plain, light-colored background, emphasizing the lines of the drawing.
Eugène Martel, Petite fille, 1895, lithograph in brown on heavy japan paper, Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection, gift in memory of Virginia H. Jackson, 1996.151.145

Petite fille

Eugène Martel · 1895 · lithograph in brown on heavy japan paper ·  Accession ID  1996.151.145
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