Louis Auguste Mathieu Legrand

Legrand, Louis
French, 1863 - 1951

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The image shows a man from the torso up, leaning partially in a reclined position on a table. He rests his right elbow on the table with his right hand holding a pencil poised above the surface, and his left arm is bent, supporting his head. The man has a short, dark beard and mustache, with neatly styled hair parted in the middle, wearing a loose, long-sleeved shirt. The background features a chair with a textured, floral design, and above him, there are artistic, thorny plant-like illustrations extending into the upper section of the image. The lower right corner has handwritten text, suggesting a signature and perhaps a dedication.
Louis Auguste Mathieu Legrand, Self-Portrait, 1896, etching and aquatint, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William Benedict, 1978.86.4

Self-Portrait

Louis Auguste Mathieu Legrand · 1896 · etching and aquatint ·  Accession ID  1978.86.4
The image shows a person playing the violin. They are standing with their back towards the viewer, revealing their upper body. The person's head is slightly tilted as they play the violin. They have long hair styled in a braid and are wearing a dress with short sleeves. The background is plain.
Louis Auguste Mathieu Legrand, Musicienne (Musician), 1895, lithograph in violet on heavy japan paper, Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection, gift in memory of Virginia H. Jackson, 1996.151.30

Musicienne (Musician)

Louis Auguste Mathieu Legrand · 1895 · lithograph in violet on heavy japan paper ·  Accession ID  1996.151.30
The image shows a woman playing a violin. She is seen from the back, revealing her upper body to about her waist. Her head is slightly turned to the left. Her long, braided hair reflects light, falling down her back. The woman wears a light-colored top with short sleeves and exhibits a focused posture on the violin she is holding. She does not wear visible jewelry. The background is a plain beige tone. The artist's signature is found in the lower right-hand corner of the image.
Louis Auguste Mathieu Legrand, Musicienne (Musician), 1895, lithograph in brown on heavy japan paper, Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection, gift in memory of Virginia H. Jackson, 1996.151.31

Musicienne (Musician)

Louis Auguste Mathieu Legrand · 1895 · lithograph in brown on heavy japan paper ·  Accession ID  1996.151.31
This is a photograph of a beige, slightly textured paper with printed text at the top right, reading "'L'Epreuve' Album d'Art" in a serif typeface. The paper appears aged with discolored and worn edges. The simplicity of the cover and the choice of typography suggest a focus on classicism and artistry, appropriate for what is indicated as an "art album." The overall composition is minimalistic, drawing attention to the text.
Jacques-Emile Blanche, Maurice Dumont, Camille Bourget, Henri de Groux, Richard Ranft, Paul Edouard Crébassa, Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, Charles-Louis-M. Houdard, Aristide Rouseaud, Louis Auguste Mathieu Legrand, L'Épreuve (album 2, deluxe edition), 1895, portfolio, Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection, gift in memory of Virginia H. Jackson, 1996.151.24-43

L'Épreuve (album 2, deluxe edition)

Jacques-Emile Blanche, Maurice Dumont, Camille Bourget, Henri de Groux, Richard Ranft, Paul Edouard Crébassa, Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, Charles-Louis-M. Houdard, Aristide Rouseaud, Louis Auguste Mathieu Legrand · 1895 · portfolio ·  Accession ID  1996.151.24-43
The image shows a sketch of a young woman seated in a relaxed position, leaning against a cushioned surface. She has long dark hair in a braid, delicate facial features, and is wearing an off-the-shoulder garment and ballet flats. Her hands are adorned with a ring, and there is an artist’s signature in the bottom right corner of the image.
Louis Auguste Mathieu Legrand, Danseuse (Dancer), 1894, lithograph in brown-black on china paper, Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection, gift in memory of Virginia H. Jackson, 1996.151.9

Danseuse (Dancer)

Louis Auguste Mathieu Legrand · 1894 · lithograph in brown-black on china paper ·  Accession ID  1996.151.9
The image shows a woman seated in a relaxed manner, depicted in profile. She has long hair styled in a loose braid that drapes over one shoulder. Her facial features are delicately outlined, with a calm expression. She wears a ballet dancer's outfit with an off-the-shoulder style top, a voluminous tutu, and ballet pointe shoes. She sits on an upholstered piece of furniture, with one leg crossed over the other. There is a signature below her hand. The background consists of a textured pattern.
Louis Auguste Mathieu Legrand, Danseuse (Dancer), 1894, lithograph in black on heavy japan paper, Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection, gift in memory of Virginia H. Jackson, 1996.151.8

Danseuse (Dancer)

Louis Auguste Mathieu Legrand · 1894 · lithograph in black on heavy japan paper ·  Accession ID  1996.151.8
This is a photograph of a vintage book or magazine cover. The image displays the cover of an old, light brown publication with a minimalist design. The title "L'ÉPREUVE Album d'Art" is centrally aligned at the top, printed in a classic serif font. The paper shows signs of age with slight discoloration and some texture from wear. The lower-left corner of the cover is marked with the number "12," and the bottom right has another small marking, "XII."
Eugène Carrière, Jean Danguy, Maurice Denis, Emile Coulon, Simon Albert Bussy, Paul Edouard Crébassa, Henri-Gustave Jossot, Louis Auguste Mathieu Legrand, Maurice Dumont, Auguste-Hilaire Léveillé, L'Épreuve (album 1, deluxe edition), 1894-1895, "grand luxe" album issued December 1894, Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection, gift in memory of Virginia H. Jackson, 1996.151.1-23

L'Épreuve (album 1, deluxe edition)

Eugène Carrière, Jean Danguy, Maurice Denis, Emile Coulon, Simon Albert Bussy, Paul Edouard Crébassa, Henri-Gustave Jossot, Louis Auguste Mathieu Legrand, Maurice Dumont, Auguste-Hilaire Léveillé · 1894-1895 · "grand luxe" album issued December 1894 ·  Accession ID  1996.151.1-23
This drawing shows two separate scenes. On the left, two primates are engaged in a confrontation. One primate is lifting a monocle to observe the other closely. Their postures show curiosity and interaction, captured with detailed line work. On the right, a humanoid creature is riding a camel against a backdrop dominated by a sail-like structure. This section is drawn with a whimsical style, capturing motion and a surreal nature. The paper is divided into two halves, suggesting a comparison between the two scenarios.
Louis Auguste Mathieu Legrand, Anatomie comparee; Le vaisseau du desert, etching and aquatint in brown and black on wove paper, Gift of Mrs. Robert A. Hauslohner, 1991.116.75

Anatomie comparee; Le vaisseau du desert

Louis Auguste Mathieu Legrand · etching and aquatint in brown and black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1991.116.75
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L'Étoile rouge; Seul

French 19th Century · c. 1892 · 8-page program with 4 photomechanical illustrations, 1 after Forain, 1 after Willette, 1 after Legrand, and 1 after Heidbrinck ·  Accession ID  1995.76.139