Jeanne Rij-Rousseau

French, 1870 - 1956

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The image shows intersecting triangles and diagonal lines creating a dynamic composition. It is an abstract artwork filled with warm earth tones and vivid highlights. The sharp angles and flowing curves invoke a fragmented landscape or the inner workings of a machine. The interplay of light and shadow, created by hues of brown, orange, and red, along with striped patterns, adds depth and rhythm. The artist's signature is visible in the bottom right corner.
Jeanne Rij-Rousseau, Abstraction, c. 1920s, pastel, charcoal, and black crayon on maroon wove paper, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart P. Feld, 2009.85.1

Abstraction

Jeanne Rij-Rousseau · c. 1920s · pastel, charcoal, and black crayon on maroon wove paper ·  Accession ID  2009.85.1