Pierre Roche

Massignon, Fernand
French, 1855 - 1922

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The image displays a relief-style depiction of a woman shown waist up. She faces forward with her hands together in a prayer-like gesture at chest level. Her facial features are somewhat indistinct due to the artistic style, and she appears to have a gentle expression. She has long hair partially covered by a cloth or headdress, and wears draped, flowing clothing. There are no visible jewelry or objects. The background has inscriptions, including "SAINTE AGATHE PRIEZ POUR NOUS," in a monochromatic, textured style on a light background.
Pierre Roche, Saint Agathe (Saint Agatha), 1921, gypsograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.1440

Saint Agathe (Saint Agatha)

Pierre Roche · 1921 · gypsograph ·  Accession ID  1964.8.1440
The image depicts a nude woman standing upright. One arm is raised, touching her hair, while the other rests by her side. Her facial features are indistinct in the artistic style. Her hair is long and wavy. The woman has no visible clothing or jewelry and is surrounded by ocean waves. Birds fly around her in the sky, which is a mix of orange and blue tones. The background shows abstract forms creating a seascape setting with a textured appearance.
Pierre Roche, Aphrodite, 1914, gypsograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.1434

Aphrodite

Pierre Roche · 1914 · gypsograph ·  Accession ID  1964.8.1434
The image shows a stylized drawing of a woman in profile, with her full body visible in a sitting position. Her legs are bent, and she is wearing a wide-brimmed hat. She is wearing a form-fitting dress, and there are abstract shapes around her. The text includes "22 Février 1918" and "Diner Japonais," all embossed in the same style as the drawing. In the bottom right corner, there is a small emblem with the letter "R" inside. The background is a light, uniform color.
Pierre Roche, Femme et Cygne, 22 fevrier 1912, Diner Japonaise (Woman and Bird, 22 February 1912, J, 1912, gypsograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.1438

Femme et Cygne, 22 fevrier 1912, Diner Japonaise (Woman and Bird, 22 February 1912, J

Pierre Roche · 1912 · gypsograph ·  Accession ID  1964.8.1438
The image depicts a full-length representation of a nude figure in profile, standing with one arm raised and the other lowered. The figure's facial features are indistinct due to the style of the artwork, and the hair appears to be short or sculpted closely to the head. The figure is holding an unidentified form or possibly drapery with the lower hand, and there is a flowing form extending from the raised arm. No clothing or jewelry is visible as the figure is nude. Around the figure, there is a textured, reddish-brown background that contrasts with the lighter shade of the body. The image is framed within a rectangular border on paper, and the rest of the background is a plain, light-colored paper with some handwritten text near the bottom.
Pierre Roche, Diane au levrier (Diana and a Greyhound), 1912, gypsograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.1437

Diane au levrier (Diana and a Greyhound)

Pierre Roche · 1912 · gypsograph ·  Accession ID  1964.8.1437
This is a painting of two indistinct figures sitting in a desert landscape beneath a vast sky. The painting depicts a broad expanse of land that features two dark, seated forms that are abstract in nature against a warm, orange horizon line that contrasts with the pale, largely unembellished sky above. The area directly beneath the figures is textured with horizontal strokes in muted earthy tones, suggesting an uneven, possibly arid terrain.
Pierre Roche, Colosses de Memnon (Thebes), 1911, gypsograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.1435

Colosses de Memnon (Thebes)

Pierre Roche · 1911 · gypsograph ·  Accession ID  1964.8.1435
The image depicts an abstract composition of a central elongated, vertical shape surrounded by curving lines resembling tendrils or vines. Ornate, flowing patterns flank the central motif, creating a symmetrical design. Smaller circular shapes are situated above and below, with the numbers "1906" at the top. The word "SOUHAITS" is inscribed on the left side, adding a textual element to the design. The arrangement of shapes suggests connections to natural forms and decorative motifs.
Pierre Roche, Souhaits (Aspirations), 1906, gypsograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.1452

Souhaits (Aspirations)

Pierre Roche · 1906 · gypsograph ·  Accession ID  1964.8.1452
The image consists of swirling lines and curvilinear shapes in soft pink and beige tones. There is text at the top that reads "LOÏE FULLER" and at the bottom "ROGER-MARX" and "PIERRE ROCHE".
Pierre Roche, Roger Marx, La Loïe Fuller, 1904, unbound volume with gypsograph on frontispiece and 16 color gypsographs within the text; original engraved wrappers by Roche, Purchased for the Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection, 2015.70.2

La Loïe Fuller

Pierre Roche, Roger Marx · 1904 · unbound volume with gypsograph on frontispiece and 16 color gypsographs within the text; original engraved wrappers by Roche ·  Accession ID  2015.70.2
This is a drawing of a feminine figure holding a branch and scythe with a series of text around the outline. The figure appears elongated and ethereal, occupying the central focus of the image. Around the female figure is text that reads "SOVHAIT - SOVHAIT", "AV GU I", "LE SIECLE NEVF", and "1901". The drawing is executed in a style reminiscent of Art Nouveau, with flowing lines and a focus on the natural, dynamic movement of the form. The background consists of a subtle texture that contrasts with the smoothness of the white silhouette of the figure. The monochromatic use of red-brown hue adds warmth and a vintage quality to the artwork.
Pierre Roche, Souhaits Souhaits au Gui Le Siecle Neuf (Best Wishes for the New Century), 1901, gypsograph printed in red on wove paper, Given in Memory of Martin Atlas by his Friends, 2012.19.3

Souhaits Souhaits au Gui Le Siecle Neuf (Best Wishes for the New Century)

Pierre Roche · 1901 · gypsograph printed in red on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2012.19.3
This is a painting of an abstract figure in a seated, cross-legged pose. The figure is predominantly rendered in white against a textured, earthy brown background. The figure's arms are symmetrically outstretched upwards and sideways. The figure appears to be wearing an ornate headpiece or crown. Surrounding the figure is a subtle, flowing line. The painting has a minimalist aesthetic with a focus on shape and form.
Pierre Roche, Danseuse Cobodgienne (Cambodian Dancer), 1897, gypsograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.1436

Danseuse Cobodgienne (Cambodian Dancer)

Pierre Roche · 1897 · gypsograph ·  Accession ID  1964.8.1436
This is a painting of a mermaid illustration titled "La Sirene." The image features a mermaid with a long tail extending vertically across the composition. The upper part of the figure is pale, with an arm reaching towards the text "LA SIRENE" above. The background is textured brown, adding depth to the organic shapes. The image is stylized with an etching-like quality, reminiscent of Odilon Redon's style.
Pierre Roche, Sirene (Hippocampe), 1896, gypsograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.1451

Sirene (Hippocampe)

Pierre Roche · 1896 · gypsograph ·  Accession ID  1964.8.1451